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THE JJj_^ 

BIBLE lAIIIAL; 

COMPRISING 

SELECTIONS OF SCRIPTURE, 

ARRANGED FOR OCCASIONS OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC WORSHIP, BOTH 
SPECIAL AND ORDINARY. 

TOGETHER WITH 

SCRIPTURE EXPRESSIONS OF PRAYER, 

AERIDGED FROM MATTHEW HENRY. 
WITH AN 

APPENDIX 

CONSISTING OF A COPIOUS CLASSIFICATION OF SCRIPTURE TEXT, PRESENTING 

A SYSTEMATIC VIEW OF THE DOCTRINES AND DUTIES 

OF REVELATION. 

BY W. W. EVERTS, 

PASTOR OF LAIGHT STREET CHURCH, NEW YORK. 

N E W Y O R K : 

LEWIS COLBY & CO. 

1846. 




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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1846, 

By lewis COLBY, & CO. 

in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Uuited States, for the 

Southern District of New York. 






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128 Fulton St. Sun Buildiag, N. 



INTRODUCTION. 



1 . The Scriptures are adapted to the diversified character of 
man. If we contemplate him as a speculative being, pursuing 
knowledge through its various paths to the extreme bounda- 
ries of human science, we find him reaching after discoveries 
which he can never attain without the light of revelation. 
Contemplating his own being, and looking abroad over nature, 
with irrepressible interest he enquires, " Whence, and what, 
am I ? Who created the stupendous works around me ? How 
did man lose his native innocency, and how can he regain the 
favour of God, and rest to his soul .'* If a man die shall he 
live again ? " 

Pressed by these momentous inquiries, wherever he turns, 
he meets only with the wary evasion, or ominous silence of 
philosophy, or the absurd and contradictory theories of false 
religion. He stoops over the precipice of the future, and 
glances his eye far and near through its sombre shades, to 
obtain some glympse of Elysian fields, and bends his ear 
to catch some report from blissful abodes. With awful sus- 
pense, and foreboding fear, he lifts up his voice, and with 
imploring earnestness repeats the inquiry, '' If a man die, shall 
he live again ? " and only echo replies, " Shall he live again ? " 

The Scriptures, exhibiting the early history of the race, 
proclaiming the Creator of all things, revealing the origin of sin, 
and unfolding a plan of recovery from its ruin, also bring life 
and immortality to light, and illustrate their availableness to 
man by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. These 
revelations, solving the most difficult problems of man's condi- 
tion, and answering his gravest inquiries, are as important as if 
ascertained by the profound investigations of philosophy at 
intervals of ages, electrifying the world by their announce- 
ment, and immortalizing the names associated with their 
respective demonstrations. 

The Scriptures are suited in their authority, as well as in the 
fulness and variety of their teachings, to the speculative nature 
of man. Connected by untraced relations with nature, with 
the Creator, and with the future, as a finite being, he needs 
some standard of appeal, without, and above him, to guide 



IV INTRODUCTION. 



his inquiries, restrain the salient fancy, check presump- 
tion, and correct or corroborate all his conclusions. Divine 
Revelation, meeting this deeply felt necessity, furnishes the 
axioms and settled principles of religious science. As the 
known order of the heavens, and relations of the fixed stars, 
constitute the true basis of astronomical calculations, modify or 
determine their results, and expose the errors of fanciful theo- 
ries, so the Scriptures lying at the base of moral science, direct 
all its legitimate and sublime inquiries, furnish an available test 
of its opinions and theories, and expose the bold innovations 
and insidious errors of false teachers. Or, as known coasts 
and promontories of the main land, and islands of the ocean, 
at once constitute the starting points and way-marks for the 
exploring mariner ; and, when at length wearied by long voy- 
ages, and driven by storms, welcome him to their safe and 
peaceful harbours ; so the Bible, presenting a chart of known 
religious truth, guides all the investigations of the adventurous 
inquirer ; and when wearied and perplexed by fruitless specu- 
lations, and a painful consciousness of the uncertainty of all 
human knowledge, and assailed by storms of scepticism and 
temptation, invites him to pursue more humble and useful 
inquiries along safer roads, or to repose in the peaceful haven 
of its clearly defined and certain revelations. 

As thus fitted to man's speculative nature, the Bible is 
incomparably the most important book commended to his 
study. It should be received as a universal classic ; associated 
authoritatively with the instructions of primary schools, and 
higher seminaries of learning, and with all the issues of the 
press. 

2. The Scriptures are no less strikingly adapted to the charac- 
ter of man as an amenable being. If we contemplate him 
under the authority of natural, parental, and civil government, 
they unfold the true theory of these relations, and embody in 
a few precepts of unparalleled simplicity and comprehensive- 
ness, a perfect and available rule of life. To the restraining 
and directive tendency of specific enactments, they superadd a 
far more powerful and subordinating influence, as appealing 
with authority to the sentiment of accountability, that distin- 
guishes manafi a proper subject of law. 

A system of preceptive truth, predicated upon complicated 



INTRODUCTION. 



and uncertain processes of reasoning, would not be applicable 
to the various circumstances of man, nor would it furnish 
sanctions adequate to enforce obedience. 

Divine Revelation, appealing to authority, reaching every con- 
dition of cultivation and intelligence ; swaying the conscience 
as the steel does the magnet ; imparting intensity and wider scope 
to its agency ; following it through all its tortuous windings ; 
rebuking transgression in its most subtle forms ; frowning upon 
insubordinate desire, and fastening a sense of guilt upon a sin- 
ful thought ; erects way-marks of obedience along the whole 
pathway of human hfe ; and preventing the evasion of require- 
ments or an escape from obligations through delay or uncer- 
tainty in the demonstration of its claims, greatly facilitates the 
dominion and enforces the restraints of law. 

Mere domestic rules and penalties, civil statutes and punish- 
ments, judicial and police magistracies, can never repress the 
universal lawlessness of human nature, resist the amazing force 
of human depravity, or impose due restraint upon the ponderous 
and sweeping motion of its social manifestation. We might as 
well attempt to direct or resist the motions of a steam 
engine by applying force to its swift wheels or ponderous 
shaft ; or to coerce the motions of the planets, and confine 
them to their orbits, by extraneous agencies. 

But the Scriptures, as the statute book of the conscience, 
assuming direction of the earliest period of accountable exist- 
ence, and gradually gaining dominion over the exercise of rea- 
son, imagination^ affection, and passion, operate like the noise- 
less application of the almost unobserved lever, that instantly 
reverses, stops, or modifies the motions of the most compli- 
cated and ponderous machinery ; or like the silent force of 
gravity, winning upon the insubordination, and resisting the 
lawlessness of man, and reducing society to universal order, 
harmony, and peace. Their association with the laws and 
sanctions of government has distinguished the social and civil 
institutions of Christendom from those of ancient or modern 
pagan nations, and originated those beneficent reforms, that 
are doing so much to ameliorate and elevate the condition of 
man. And the more widely they are circulated, and com- 
mended to the perusal and faith of society, the more impartial 
will be the administration of justice, and the more profound 



VI INTRODUCTION. 



a regard for the rights of others, and the more imphcit bhe- 
dience to law. If civil governments were subverted, their 
statute books and the history of jurisprudence scattered to 
the winds ; the Scriptures, cordially embraced, would become 
a law to the race, and soon give rise to wiser and more bene- 
ficent institutions over the world. 

3. With more devout admiration, we trace the adaptation of 
the Scriptures to man as a religious being. In his estrangement 
from God have arisen the most deeply felt necessities of his 
nature. By costly sacrifices, and various ceremonial observ- 
ances, he has sought in vain to expiate sin, and commend 
himself to the divine favour. Systems of philosophy, and reli- 
gion, arrogating to themselves a commission to minister to his 
salvation, have passed by, and left him lying by the wayside, 
wounded by sin, helpless, and ready to perish. When there 
was no eye to pity, and no arm to bring salvation, the divine 
word looked with tenderness, uttered promises of peace, and 
revealed the arm of an almighty Saviour. It probed the 
festering wound of sin, and commended its sovereign remedy. 
The Bible discovers to man his guilt, coerces his raging pas- 
sions, regenerates his principles, and subjugates his soul to 
God, through him who is able to subdue all things to himself. 

It is specifically adapted to the various instincts, and wants 
of the soul As light poured abroad over the face of nature, 
searches out, and identifies in man, and other animals, its sub- 
jective organ, and by its presence causes the varied and be- 
neficent phenomena of vision ; as vibrations of the air, passing 
through the sky, and along the earth, penetrate the ear, and 
by a mysterious adaptation to its structure, produce all the 
varieties of sound and harmony ; or as the atmosphere, enve- 
loping mountains and pervading the valleys and recesses of the 
earth, presses upon the lungs, and by sustaining their functions 
supports the various forms of animal life and activity, so 
the sacred Scriptures in their ready access to the heart, re- 
ducing to harmony its passions, quickening the pulsations of 
renewed life, and calling into exercise all its faculties, evince a 
specific and wonderful adaptation to the spiritual nature of m.an. 

As the breath of morning, wafting the resplendent rays of 
the orb of day over Memnon's broken statue, calls forth mys- 
terious and responsive melodies : so the influences of the 



INTRODUCTION. 



divine word rising in the beams of the sun of righteousness 
upon the marred and broken form of humanity, ever awaken 
mysteriously the harmony of its passions, in transports of love, 
adoration, and praise. Its doctrines fall on the believer's ear 
like melodious sounds rolling from the chords of the harp, or 
the lyre, or the lips of a master of the Orphean art, awakening 
feelings in unison with their sentiments. They meet him in 
every possible condition, with suitable instruction, and reproof, 
or needed encouragement, and consolation, and satisfy every 
craving of his nature. They furnish the most sublime concep- 
tions of the universe, of higher orders of intelligences, and of 
the eternal God ; as well as the most impressive views of the 
relationships, duties, and happiness of human life. They 
express with incomparable simplicity, and tenderness, every 
natural state of feeling ; and suited to all its varying moods, 
they ascend with man to the highest elevation of joy, and 
accompany him to the lowest abasement of sorrow. They 
chasten, and elevate the joys of prosperity ; and compensate 
the bereavements and mitigate the woes of adversity. Bless- 
ing and adorning the temporal condition of man, they direct 
his approach to the great Eternal, and teach the nature, and 
mode, of spiritual worship. They furnish types, and forms of 
expression for pious emotion, humble confession, adoring 
praise, spiritual sorrow, and rapturous joy. Having provided 
for the present, they disclose the future ; and conducting man 
to the summit of everlasting hills, whence open before him 
scenes in endless variety of beauty, and loveliness, they give 
him pledge of an inheritance unmarred by sin, and that fadeth 
not away. 

4. Other books may be adapted to certain classes, and conditions 
of life, accompany man in health, and amuse his hours of pros- 
perity ; but the Bible is suited to all ; cleaves to man with a more 
partial friendship, and more abounding consolation, when other 
books can no longer interest him, and is the only fitting com- 
panion for adversity, suffering, and death. As some aromatic 
plants emit their richest fragrance from the flames, so the Scrip- 
tures appear redolent of more varied and rich consolation when 
their gracious efficacy is developed by affliction. They minis- 
ter comfort in the sick room, the garret of poverty, the lonely 
prison, and at the burning stake. Their promises flash with 



VIU INTRODUCTION. 



more resplendent light athwart the gloom of the dying cham- 
ber, and the darkness of the tomb. 

5. Thus adapted to the necessities of the human condition, 
and addressed to the race without limitations, the Scrip- 
tures are the inalienable inheritance of man, and should be 
allowed free access to all. They may travel beyond dio- 
cesan boundaries, where churches and ordinances are not 
established, and the voice of prelate or missionary has never 
been heard, speaking in all languages to the ear and conscience 
of man without an interpreter. Their authority, sanctions, 
and salvation cannot be restricted to the office and ministra- 
tions of any order of men. To enforce restrictions upon its 
circulation, would be as absurd as to attempt to invest one 
class of men with power to dispense or interdict to the rest of 
the race nature's provisions for the support of life ; as Euto- 
pean and criminal as the attempt to seal up the fountains of 
the earth, divert from our globe the healthful currents of 
atmosphere, or intercept the rays of the sun, and weave them 
into a mantle of darkness. 

The right of man to approach the Scriptures and avail him- 
self of their instructions and salvation without the mediation of 
priestly orders, is as indisputable as his right to the light that 
illumines his path ; the atmosphere that heaves his lungs ; or 
the water that bubbles from the hill side to slake his thirst. 
He may receive their light without the refracting media of 
creeds and confessions ; breathe their vital atmosphere uncon- 
taminated by transmission through human organs ; and drink 
the waters of life before the discoloration and distaste of error 
have been imbibed from human channels. 

The judicious selection and arrangement of passages must 
facilitate the teaching of the Word of God, make its doctrines, 
set forth in its own impressive language, more familiar to 
all, accommodate its rich instructions to the different relations 
and duties of man, and render them, collectively, available to 
the various circumstances of religious worship. 

Every pastor has found great care and pains necessary to 
secure Scripture readings appropriate to the order and occa- 
sions of worship now established in the churches. And if this 
be attained by marking passages, the impressiveness of read- 
ing is greatly interrupted by the turning of leaves. The pre- 



INTRODUCTION. 



paration of this volume was undertaken to meet this generally 
felt necessity. The distinctive feature of these selections at 
once appears. They are all arranged for consecutive read- 
ing ; a large portion of them for occasions of worship, rather 
than as proof texts, thus often embracing in one selection pas- 
sages that, upon the principle of merely topical arrangement, 
would be classed under numerous heads. The selections on 
the eighth page, commencing " Man's Days," &c., and on the 
thirty-third page, commencing " Whosoever Therefore," &c., 
were furnished by a distinguished clergyman of this city, to 
whom, with others, I have been indebted for valuable sugges- 
tions in the prosecution of my agreeable task. 

The Scripture Expressions of Prayer, by Matthew Henry, 
have been somewhat abridged from the author's work on 
prayer. Some passages inappropriately used, and some of the 
antiquated phraseology have been omitted. The body and 
richness of the work are retained. Embracing as it does the 
most impressive and devotional language of the Bible, its use 
must tend much to enrich the devotions of the family, and 
house of God, and encourage the more general observance of 
prayer. The classification of Scripture texts, constituting the 
appendix originally published, at great expense, by the Irish 
Religious Tract Society, was received with such favour 
throughout the United Kingdom, that more than twenty- 
five thousand copies have already been circulated ; and of 
the last edition, from which this is printed, three thousand 
were sold in one month. The Manual, so comprehensive in its 
plan, and so full and entirely scriptural in its matter, it is 
believed will minister greatly to the usefulness of the word of 
God ; will be found a most profitable resource for the sick, and 
for those cut off from the means of grace on the land or on the 
sea; and be found universally a suitable companion for the 
Bible and hymn book, in the family and in the house of God ; 
a useful guide for the domestic minister, and a convenient 
directory for the pulpit. 

W. W. EVERTS. 

New- York, April, 1846. 



CONTENTS 



SELECTIONS OF SCRIPTURE. 



I. For a funeral occasion, . 
II. " " " . . 

III. " 

IV. " " " . . 
V. " " " . 

For the sick-room, 

Sympathy for the afflicted. 

Afflictions divinely appointed. 
Sanctified, 
" Unsanctified, 

Support under afflictions. 

Affliction of Job, . 
" Hezekiah, 

" Manasseh, 

For the celebrating marriage, . 
For baptism, 
For the lord's supper. 

Institution of Lord's Supper, 

Supper at Bethany, 

Christ's Entrance into Jerusalem, 

Conspiracy against Christ, 

Last Passover, . . . 

Christ's Last Hour with His Disciples. 

Christ's Agony in the Garden, 

Christ Betrayed, 
" Condemned, 

Crucifixion, 

Burial, 

Resurrection,. _ 

The Risen Saviour, 

Christ's Ascension, 
" Atonement, 

For the constitution of a 
For church discipline, 
For ordination of ministers, 

do. do. 

For ordination of deacons, . 
For dedication of a place of worship. 
For the Sunday school. 

Religious Instruction required. 

Counsel to Children, 



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CONTENTS. 


xi 


For meetings of youth, .... 


81 


For meetings of females, ..... 


84 


For charitable collections. 




Beneficence required. 


88 


Beneficence rewarded, . . . 


89 


Evangelical ASSociATroNS. 




Defence of the Gospel, . . . 


91 


Effort to spread the Gospel, .... 


. 93 


Bible meetings. 




Authority of Scriptures, ..... 


97 


Excellence, "..... 


99 


Missionary meetings, ..... 


. 101 


" " 


103 


" " 


. 105 


The jews. 




Promises to Israel, ... 


. 107 


" " " 


108 


Seamen's meetings. 




God's Way in the Sea, . . . 


111 


Peace, ...... 


. 113 


Temperance, . . . . . . 


116 


Thanksgiving, ....... 


. 117 


" ...... 


120 


It 


. 122 


Fasting, . - . . . . ' . 


125 


Divine attributes. 




Omnipotence, . . . . . . 


128 


Omnipresence, ..... 


. 130 


Omniscience, ...... 


131 


Eternity, . . . 


. 133 


Beneficence, ...... 


134 


Holiness, . . 


. 135 


The lord's prayer. 




Homage, (our Father) ..... 
(Name Hallowed) 


. 136 


137 


Universal Reign, (Thy Kingdom come) 
Providential Care, (Our daily bread) 


. 138 


140 


Forgiveness, ...... 


. 141 


Temptation, . . 


142 


Universal Sovereignty, . . . 


. 143 


Decalogue. 




First Commandment, .... 


144 


Second " . . . . 


149 


Third « 


. 150 


Fourth " . 


151 


Fifth " 


. 156 


Sixth " 


157 


Seventh "..... 


. 158 


Eighth " 


. 160 


Ninth " 


161 


Tenth " 


163 


First great commandment, .... 


166 


Second " " . . . . .' 


. 167 


Man's depravity, ...... 


171 


Man's helplessness, ...... 


. 173 


Conversion, . . . . . 


175 


Repentance, ....... 


. 178 



CONTENTS. 



Faith, 
Expostulation, 

Prayer encouraged, . 
Form of prayer, 
Persevering obedience, 
Spiritual joy, 
The righteous, 
The wicked, 
Divinity of Christ, 

Holy spirit. 

Beatitudes. 

The Poor in Spirit, 
They that Mourn, 
The Meek, . 
The Hungering Soul, 
The Merciful, 
The Pure in Heart, 
The Peace Makers, 
The Persecuted, 
The Reviled, 

Invocations. 

Praise to the Creator, 
for Excellence, 



Mercy, . 
The Seasons, 



Providence, 



" Means of Grace 
to God in Zion, 
Confession. 

Penitential Supplication, 



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244 



SCRIPTURE EXPRESSIONS OF PRAYER. 



Address to God, 
Confession, 
Petition, 
Thanksgiving, . 
Supplication, 
Occasional, 
The lord's prayer. 



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261 

276 

288 
298 
314 



FUNERAL SERVICE 



We are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as 29^^lg^■ 
were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as 
a shadow, and there is none abiding. Lord make 39f'4. 
me to know mine end, and the measure of my 
days, what it is: that I may know how frail I 
am. For I know that thou wilt bring me to ^q.^^ 
death, and to the house appointed for all living. 
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, ecci. 
and the spirit shall return unto God who gave ^^''^' 
it. If a man die shall he live again ? ^ J.^^^ 

Jesus said unto her, (Martha) I am the resurrec- john 
tion and the life. He that believeth in me, though ^^'' ^^' 
he were dea,d, yet shall he live : and whosoever 
liveth and believeth in me, shall never die. I j!^^^ 
know tha-t my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall 27! 
stand at the latter day, upon the earth : and though 
after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my 
flesh shall I see God ; whom I shall see for 
myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not ano- 
ther. My flesh also shall rest in hope; for thou ufg, 
wilt not leave my soul in hell ; neither wilt thou ^'^• 
suffer thine holy one to see corruption. Knowing 2Cor. 
that he which raised up the Lord Jesus, shall 
raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us 
with you. 

I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, 1 Thes. 
concerning them which are asleep, that ye sor- ' u, 
row not, even as others which have no hope. For ^^' 
if we believe that Jesus died, and rose again ; even 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



SO them also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring 

of^ with him. Wherefore comfort one another with 
21, these words. For I reckon that the sufferings of 
this present time, are not worthy to be compared 
with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For 
the earnest expectation of the creature, waiteth for 
the manifestation of the sons of God. For the 
creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, 
but by reason of him who hath subjected the same 
in hope : because the creature shall be delivered from 
the bondage of corruption unto the glorious liberty 
of the children of God. And we ourselves groan 

2 Cor. within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, 
6: 1-4- the redemption of our body. For we know that 
if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dis- 
solved, we have a building of God, a house not 
made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in 
this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon 
with our house which is from heaven, if so be that 
being clothed we shall not be found naked. For 
we that are in this tabernacle do groan being bur- 
dened, not for that we would be unclothed, but 
clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed 

Rev. up of life. 

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first 
resurrection : on such, the second death hath no 
power, but they shall be Priests of God and of 

Rom. Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. 

^ "• l^i Who shall separate us from the love of Christ ? 
39! shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or fam- 
ine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all 
these things we are more than conquerors, through 
him that loved us. For I am persuaded that nei- 
ther death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, 
nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 
nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall 
be able to separate us from the love of God, which 
is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



24. 



I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, ^^^^; 
Write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, 
from henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they 
may rest from their labors, and their works do 
follow them. 

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in John 
God, believe also in me. In my Father's house ' 2 
are many mansions ; if it were not so, I would ^ 
have told you : I go to prepare a place for you. 
And if I go and prepare a place for you, 1 will 
come again, and receive you unto myself, that 
where I am there ye may be also. 

Father, I will that they also whom thou hast John 

' . , , •' T , , 17-04 

given me, be with me where 1 am ; that they may 
behold my glory. In thy presence is fulness of joy, ps. 
at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. ^^ ' ^^' 



FUNERAL SERVICE 



What is your life? It is even a vapour that ^^^^^ 
appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth 
away. My days are swifter than a weaver's shut- Job 
tie, swifter than a Post they flee away. They are ^ob 
passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that ^=^^; 
hasteth to the prey. 

There is but a step between me and death. 1 sam. 

What man is he that liveth, and shall not see ps. ' 
death ? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of ^^ '• ^^• 
the grave ? One dieth in his full strength, being job 
wholly at ease and quiet, his breasts are full of ^^ • 2^1 
milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow. as! 
Another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and 
never eateth with pleasure. They shall lie down 
alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them. 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



34"^°J*^ All flesh shall perish together, and man shall 
turn again unto dust. 
Job I have said to corruption, thou art my father : to 

the worm, thou art my mother, and my sister. 
Job If a man die shall he live again ? Jesus said 
John* unto her, (Martha) I am the resurrection and the 
" • 2g; life : he that believeth in me, though he were dead 
yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth, and be- 
job lieveth in me, shall never die. Though after my 
■ 27! skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh 
shall I see God : Avhom 1 shall see for myself, and 
15^20 ^^^"^ ^y^^ shall behold and not another. Now is 
* 36' Christ risen from the dead, and become the first 
^] fruits of them that slept. For since by man came 
^' death, by man came also the resurrection of the 
5Q, dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ 
^^' shall all be made alive. But every man in his 
own order : Christ the first fruits, afterward they 
that are Christ's at his coming. Then cometh the 
end, when he shall have delivered up the king- 
dom to God, even the Father, when he shall have 
put down all rule, and all authority and power. 
For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies 
under his feet. The last enemy that shall be de- 
stroyed is death. 

But some man will say. How are the dead raised 
up? and with what body do they come? Thou 
fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened ex- 
cept it die. And that which thou sowest, thou 
sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain ; 
it may chance, of wheat, or of some other grain, 
but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, 
and to every seed his own body. So also is the 
resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption, 
it is raised in incorruption. It is sown in dishonor, 
it is raised in glory : it is sown in weakness, it is 
raised in power : it is sown a natural body, it is 
raised a spiritual body. Now this I say, brethren, 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of 
God: neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. 
Behold, 1 show you a mystery : We shall not all 
sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, 
in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump. For 
this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this 
mortal must put on immortality. So when this 
corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this 
mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall 
be brought to pass the saying that is written. Death 
is swallowed up in victory. O death where is 
thy sting ? O grave where is thy victory ? The 
sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the 
law. But thanks be to God who giveth us the 
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 

We know, that if our earthly house of this \^°[^' 
tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of ^' 
God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the 
heavens. Therefore we are always confident, 
knowing that whilst we are at home in the body, 
we are absent from the Lord. We are confident, 
I say, and willing rather to be absent from the 
body, and to be present with the Lord. For to me ^^^^ 
to live is Christ, and to die is gain. I am in a ' 23! 
strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and 
to be with Christ, which is far better ; there the ^^oji 
wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary 
are at rest. And there shall be no more death, nei- Rev. 
ther sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any ^^ ' ^' 
more pain- And there shall be no night there, and ^3^^^ 
they need no candle, neither light of the sun, for 
the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall 
reign for ever and ever. 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



Rom. As by one man sin entered into the world, and 
6: 12 - •'^ - - - -- . ' _ 



Eccl. 

8: 8. 



24: 24 



14 



death by sin : so death passed upon all men, for 
that all have sinned. 

No man hath power over the spirit to retain the 
spirit ; neither hath he power in the day of death ; 
and there is no discharge in that war, neither shall 
wickedness deliver those that are given to it. 

They that trust in their wealth, and boast them- 
selves in the multitude of their riches : none of 
them can by any means redeem his brother, nor 
give to God a ransom for him : that he should still 
live. For wise men die, likewise the fool, and the 
brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to 
^°24. others. They are exalted for a little while, but 
are gone and brought low, they are taken out of 
the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the 
ears of corn, 
job^^ There is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that 
' 12. it will sprout again, and that the tender branch 
thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof 
wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in 
the ground : yet through the scent of water it will 
bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant. But man 
dieth and wasteth away ; yea, man giveth up the 
ghost, and where is he? As the waters fail liom 
the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up : so 
man lieth down, and riseth not, till the heavens t>e 
no more, they shall not awake ; nor be raised out 
of their sleep. 
H®^:^ It is appointed unto men once to die, but after 
2 Cor* this the judgment. We must all appear before the 
judgment seat of Christ, that every one may re- 



ar 10. 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



ceive the things done in his body, according to that 
he liath done, whether it be good or bad. 

The hour is coming in which all that are in the ^^^^^g 
graves, shall hear his voice and shall come forth, 29.' 
they that have done good, unto the resurrection of 
life, and they that have done evil unto the resur- 
rection of damnation. 

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with f*:'^^^ 
thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor 
knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither 
thou goest. 

If the tree fall toward the south, or toward the ^^cci. 
north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it 
shall be. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still : 
and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still : and 
he that is righteous, let him be righteous still : and 
he that is holy, let him be holy still. 

Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with Rev. 
me, to give every man according as his work ^^ " la! 
shall be. 

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened ^^^\_ 
unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went 
forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them 
were wise, and five were foolish. They that were 
foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them : 
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their 
lamps. While the bridegroom tarried they all 
slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was 
a cry made. Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye 
out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, 
and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said 
unto the wise. Give us of your oil, for our lamps 
are gone out. But the wise answered, saying. Not 
so, lest there be not enough for us and you, but go 
ye rather to them that sell and buy for yourselves. 
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, 
and they that were ready, went in with him to the 
marriage, and the door was shut. Afterward came 



13. 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



103 : 16. 



also the other virgins, saying. Lord, Lord, open to 
us. But he answered, and said, verily I say unto 
you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye 
know neither the day, nor the hour, wherein the 
Son of man cometh. 



FUNERAL SERYICE 



ps. Man's days are as grass, as a flower of the field 

le! so he flourisheth ; the wind passeth over it, and it 

49 : 17. is gone, and the place thereof knoweth it no more. 

EccL When he dieth, he shall carry nothing away, 

his glory shall not descend after him, as he came, 

naked shall he return, and shall take nothing of 

his labour which he may carry away in his hand. 

Ps. Make me to know mine end, and the measure 

^^ * ^' of my days, what it is, that I may know how frail 

I am. 
30%. ^ know that thou wilt bring me to death, to the 

house appointed for all living. 

Ecci. There is no discharge in that war. There is an 

appointed time for man upon earth, his days are 

Job as the days of an hireling: his days are deter- 

iV : 5, mined, the number of his months is with thee : 

^^- thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot 

pass. Thou changest his countenance, and send- 

est him away. 

14: 14. All the days of my appointed time will I wait, 

till my change come : then shall I go the way of 

1 ^"f ' all the earth. Though I walk through the valley 

of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou 

art with me, thy rod and thy stafl", they com- 

23 f 4. fort me. My flesh and my heart faileth, but thou 

73: 26. art the strength of my heart, and my portion for- 



FUNERAL SERVICE. 



ever. For I know whom I have beheved, and am 2 Tim. 
persuaded that he is able to keep that which I 
have committed unto him, till that day. 

Though a man die, yet shall he live again. I ^^^^^ 
am the Resurrection and the Life. He that be- John* 
lieveth in me, though he were dead yet shall ^^ ' ^^' 
he live. I know that my Redeemer liveth ; and ^^J.^^g 
though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh " 26.' 
shall I see God. 

It is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorrup- 1 cor. 
tion : it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory : ^^ ' tl] 
it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power : it is H' 
sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. 55,' 
Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is 57,' 
written, death is swallowed up in victory. O ^"• 
death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy 
victory. The sting of death is sin : the strength 
of sin is the law : but thanks be to God, who giv- 
eth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, 
for now is Christ risen from the dead, and become 
the first fruits of them that slept. 

The righteous hath hope in his death. Let me Pyov. 
die the death of the righteous, and let my last end Num." 
be like his. Precious in the sight of the Lord is ^^i>l^' 
the death of his saints. The day of their death is 116: 15. 
better than that of their birth. For we know that 7: 1." 
if our earthly house of this tabernacle be dissolved, %^^l' 
we have a building of God, a house not made 
with hands, eternal in the heavens. 

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord : yea ^^f^- 
saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their ps. 
labours, and their works do follow them. I (they) ^mm.' 
shall be satisfied O Lord, when T (they) awake ^^ = 24. 
in thy likeness. Then shall he say to them upon 
his right hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, 
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from before 
the foundation of the world. p^ 

In thy presence is fulness of joy, at thy right le : ii. 



Job 

7: 16, 



10 FUNERAL SERVICE OF A CHILD. 

3"!°^-, hand are pleasures for ever more. There the wick- 
ed cease from troubUng and the weary are at rest ; 

Rev. and they shall hunger no more, neither thirst any 

■ n! more, neither shall the sun light on them, nor any 

heat. The Lamb that is in the midst of the throne 

shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living 

^^■'*" fountains of waters. There shall be no more death, 
neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any 
more pain, for the former things are passed away. 
I would not live alway. To depart and be with 

piiur Christ is far better. For us to live is Christ, but to 

^ '■ ^^' die is gain. Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye 
steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the 

Mark work of.the Lord, for as much as ye know that 
your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 

Matt. Watch and pray, for ye know not the day nor the 
24 i 44*. hour when the Son of man cometh. Be ye also 
ready. 

^f^^ The hour is coming, when they that are in the 

* 29; graves shall hear his voice and come forth : they 

that have done good, to the resurrection of life, and 

they that have done evil, to the resurrection of 

damnation. 

Oh that men were wise, that they would know 

3?f 29. this, that they would consider their latter end. 



21 

1 Cor 
15 : 68. 



FUNERAL SERYICE OF A CHILD. 



Job Man that is born of a woman, is of few days, and 

^^' 2! fu^l of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and 

is cut down : he fleeth also as a shadow and con- 

isdah tinueth not. All flesh is grass, and all the good- 

p*s. " liness thereof is as the flower of the field. They 
^^'q, are like grass which groweth up. In the morning 



21. 



FUNERAL SERVICE OF A CHILD. 11 

it flourisheth, and groweth up : in the evening it is 
cut down and withereth. 

Lord make me to know mine end, and the mea- ^^^-^ 
sure of my days, what it is : that I may know how s- 
frail I am. Behold thou hast made my days as a 
hand-breadth, and mine age is as nothing before 
thee : verily every man at his best state, is alto- 
gether vanity. 

We brought nothing into this world, and it is igTim 
certain we can carry nothing out. Naked came I Job 
out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return 
thither ; the Lord gave and the Lord taketh away, 
blessed be the name of the Lord. 

David therefore besought God for the child, and 2Sam. 

12 * 16 

David fasted, and went in and lay all night upon ' 23'. 
the earth. And the Elders of his house arose, and 
went to him to raise him up from the earth ; but he 
would not, neither did he eat bread with them. 
And it came to pass on the seventh day that the 
child died : and the servants of David feared to tell 
him that the child was dead : for they said, behold, 
while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, 
and he would not hearken unto our voice, how will 
he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child 
is dead 7 

But when David saw that his servants whis- 
pered, David perceived that the child was dead ; 
therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child 
dead ? and they said, he is dead : Then David 
arose from the earth and washed and anointed 
himself, and changed his apparel and came unto 
the house of the Lord, and worshipped. Then he 
came to his own house, and when he required, they 
set bread before him, and he did eat. Then said 
his servants unto him. What thing is this that thou 
hast done ? thou didst fast and weep for the child 
while it was alive, but when the child was dead. 



12 FUNERAL SERVICE OF A CHILD. 



thou didst rise and eat bread. And he said, while 
the child was yet aUve, I fasted and wept : for I 
said ; Who can tell whether God will be gracious 
to me, that the child may live ? But now he is 
dead, wherefore should I fast ? Can I bring him 
back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not 
return to me. 

2 Km|s When the child was grown, it fell on a day that 

is! he went out to his father to the reapers, and he 

21,' said unto his father. My head, my head : and he 

2^ said to a lad, Carry him to his mother. And when 

26' he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, 

he sat on her knees till noon, and then died. And 

she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of 

God, and shut the door upon him, and went out. 

And she called unto her husband and said, send 

me I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of 

the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and 

come again. So she went and came unto the man 

of God to mount Carmel : and it came to pass when 

the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to 

Gehazi, his servant, Behold, yonder is that Shuna- 

mite : run now I pray thee, to meet her, and say 

unto her. Is it well with thee ? is it well with thy 

husband? is it well with the child? And she 

answered it is well. 

1 Sam. Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a child 

■ 19; girded with a linen Ephod. Moreover his mother 

^^' made him a little coat, and brought it to him from 

year to year. And the child Samuel grew on and 

was in favour both with the Lord and also with 

men. And it came to pass at that time when Eli 

was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to 

6, wax dim, that he could not see ; and ere the lamp 

la of God went out in the Temple of the Lord, and 

Samuel was laid down to sleep, that the Lord called 



ISam. 

3: 2. 
3, 
4 



FUNERAL SERVICE OF A CHILD. 13 



Samuel, and he answered, Here am I, and he ran 
unto EH and said Here am I, for thou calledst me, 
And he said, I called not ; lie down again. And the 
Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he 
arose and went to Eli, and said. Here am I, for thou 
didst call me. And Eli perceived that the Lord had 
called the child. And the Lord came and stood 
and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel, Then 
Samuel answered. Speak, for thy servant heareth. 

Reuben returned unto the pit and behold, Joseph Gen. 
was not in the pit: and he rent his clothes. And ^^''to, 
he returned UQto his brethren and said. The child ^2- 
is not, and I, whither shall I go ? And they sent 
the coat of many colours and they brought it to 
their father. And he knew it and said. It is my 
son's coat, an evil beast hath devoured him, Joseph 
is without doubt rent in pieces. And Jacob rent 
his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and 
mourned for his son many days. And all his sons 
and all his daughters rose up to comfort him : but 
he refused to be comforted and he said. For I w4ll 
go down into the grave unto my son, mourning. 
Thus his father wept for him. 

Behold Cushi said, Tidings my Lord the King : ^^sam. 
for the Lord hath avenged thee this day, of all ' 32, 
them that rose up against thee. And the King 
said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe ? 
And the King was much moved, and went up to 
the chamber over the gate and wept : and as he 
went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, 
my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, O 
Absalom, my son, my son. 

A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation and g^-^.^^-^ 
bitter weeping, Rachel weeping for her children, 
refused to be comforted for her children, because 
they were not. 



14 FOR THE SICK ROOM. 



AFFLICTIONS DEMAND SYMPATHY. 

i^\°li^ A FRIEND loveth at all times, and a brother is 
6"^°i4 ^^™ ^^^ adversity. To him that is afflicted, pity 
' 15; should be showed from his friend ; My Brethren 
2^; have dealt deceilfuUy as a brook, and as the stream 
of brooks they pass away. They were confound- 
ed because they had hoped : they came thither 
and were ashamed. For now ye are nothing ; ye 
see my casting down and are afraid, 
ps. In mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered 
^^'\l] themselves together: But as for me, when they 
^'^- were sick, my clothing was sackcloth : I humbled 
my soul with fasting, and my prayer returned into 
mine own bosom. I behaved myself as though he 
had been my friend, or brother : I bowed down 
heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother. 
Heb. Remember them that are in bonds as bound with 
^^■^' them; and them which suffer adversity, as being 
Rom. yourselves also in the body. Rejoice with them 
^^ • ^^' that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 



AFFLICTIONS DIVINELY APPOINTED. 

Job Man that is born of a woman, is of few days, 
'job' and full of trouble. Although affliction cometh 
^■^' not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring 

out of the ground : yet man is born unto trouble, 

as the sparks fly upward, 
i^sam. The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich : he 

bringeth low, and lifteth up : he bringeth down to 

the grave, and bringeth up. He maketh sore and 



2: 7, 



Job 
5: IS. 



Ps. ' bindeth up. Thou hast lifted me up, and cast me 
down. I was dumb, I opened not my mouth ; 



102 : 10. 



FOR THE SICK ROOM. 15 

because thou didst it. Remove thy stroke away ps. 
from me : I am consumed by the blow of thine " lo^ 
hand. When thou witlj rebukes dost correct man JJ- 
for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume is! 
away hke a moth : surely every man is vanity. 
Selah. 

Hear my prayer O Lord, and give ear unto my 
cry, hold not thy peace at my tears : for I am a 
stranger with thee and a sojourner, as all my fath- 
ers were. O spare me, that I may recover strength : 
before I go hence, and be no more. 



AFFLICTIONS SANCTIFIED. 

I WILL go and return to my place, till they Hosea 



Job 
36; 



acknowledge their offence, and seek my face : in 
their affliction they will seek me early. If they be 
bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of afflic- 9- 
tion : then he showeth them their work, and their 
transgressions, that they have exceeded. He open- 
eth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth 
that they return from iniquity. 

And I will bring the third part through the fire, zech. 
and will refine them as silver is refined, and will ^^•^• 
try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my 
name and I will hear them : I will say. It is my 
people : and they shall say. The Lord is my God. 
When he slew them, then they sought him : and ^ fs. 
they returned, and inquired early after God. And ' ' 35! 
they remembered that God was their rock : and the 
high God, their Redeemer. Blessed is the man ps- 
whom thou chasteneth, O Lord, and teachest him ' 13! 
out of thy Law : that thou niayest give him rest 
from the days of adversity. p^ 

Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now 1 19 : 67, 
have I kept thy word. It is good for me that I 75.' 



16 FOR THE SICK ROOM. 



have been afflicted, that 1 might learn thy statutes. 
I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right : 
and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. 
prov. My son despise not the chastening of the Lord ; 
2 Cor.' neither he weary of his rebukes. For our light 
^' ^^" affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for 
us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of 
Rom. glory. We glory in tribulations, also, knowing 
Beh. that tribulation worketh patience. Whom the Lord 
^^* ?| loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son 
^' whom he receiveth. If ye end.ure chastening, God 
lo', dealeth with you as with sons: for what son is he 
whom the father chasteneth not ? But if ye be with- 
out chastisement, whereof all are partakers, tlien 
are ye bastards and not sons. Furthermore, we 
have had fathers of our flesh, which corrected us, 
and we gave them reverence : shall we not much 
rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and 
live ? For they verily for a few days chastened us 
after their own pleasure, but he for our profit, that 
we might be partakers of his holiness. Now no 
chastening for the present, seemeth to be joyous, 
but grievous : nevertheless^ afterward it yieldeth 
the peaceable fruit of righteousness, unto them 
which are exercised thereby. 
Deut. And thou shalt remember all the way which the 
" 3. Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wil- 
derness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know 
what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest 
keep his commandments, or no. And he humbled 
thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with 
manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy 
fathers know : that he might make thee know, that 
man doth not . live by bread only, but by every 
word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord 
1 Peter doth man live. That the trial of your faith, being 
much more precious than of gold that perisheth, 
though it be tried with fire, might be found unto 



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praise, and honour, and glory, at the appearing of 
Jesus Christ. 



AFFLICTIONS UNS ANCTIFIE D. 

I HAVE gi^en you cleanness of teeth in all your ^™°| 
cities, and want of bread in all your places : yet "i 
have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord, and 9; 
I caused it to rain upon one city, and caused it not ^^• 
to rain upon another city : one piece was rained 
upon, and the piece whereupon it rained not, with- 
ered. So two or three cities wandered unto one 
city, to drink water ; but they were not satisfied : 
yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord. 
I have smitten you with blasting and mildew ; 
when your gardens and your vineyards, and your 
fig trees and your olive trees increased, the palmer 
worm devoured them : yet have ye not returned 
unto me saith the Lord. I have sent among you 
the pestilence, after the manner of Egypt ; your 
young men have I slain with the sword, yet have 
ye not returned unto me saith the Lord. Thou Jen 
hast stricken them, but they have not grieved ; thou *" ^' 
hast consumed them, but they have refused to 
receive correction ; they have made their faces 
harder than a rock ; they have refused to return, isaiah 
The people turneth not unto him that smiteth ^''^^' 
them, neither do they seek the Lord of hosts. 

Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a ^^^/^^ 
seed of evil doers, children that are corrupters, they 5.' 
have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the 
Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away 
backward. Why should ye be stricken any more? 
ye will revolt more and more : the whole head is 
sick, and the whole heart faint. 

He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, ^^^\- 
shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 



29: 1. 



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SUPPORT UNDER AFFLICTIONS. 

Job Thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it 

^^PsI^" as waters that pass away : Weeping may endure 

^^j/g^- for a night, but joy comethin the morning. Cast 

55:22. thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain 

thee : he shall never suffer the righteous to be 

Ps. moved. He hath not despised nor abhorred the 

affliction of the afflicted ; neither hath he hid his 

face from him, but when he cried unto him, he 

heard. 

Ps. God is our refuge and strength: a very present 

2! help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though 

the earth be removed : and though the mountains 

Ps- be carried into the midst of the sea. Yea, though 

[ walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 

I will fear no evil : for thou art with me, thy rod 

PS. and thy staff they comfort me. Thou which hast 

71:20. shQYye(j ijie great and sore troubles, shalt quicken 

me again, and shalt bring me up again from the 

Pf- depths of the earth. Though I walk in the midst 

Lam." of trouble, thou wilt revive me. Though he cause 

^ • 5 grief, yet will he have compassion according to -the 

multitude of his mercies. For he doth not afflict 

i6^-^i9 willingly, nor grieve the children of men. O Lord 

my strength and my fortress and my refuge in the 

Isaiah day of affliction. Trust ye in the Lord for ever : 

^^' ^' for in the Lord Jehovah, is everlasting strength. 

49^'i3 ^^^ ^^^^ comforted his people, and will have 

Isaiah mercy upon his afflicted. For a small moment 

^"^^ ^' have I forsaken thee, but with great mercies will I 

2 Cor. gather thee. Blessed be God even the Father of 

^ ' l\ our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and 

the God of all comfort, Who comforteth us in all 

our tribulation, that we ma}^ be able to comfort 

them which are in any trouble, by the comfort. 



FOR THE SICK ROOM. 19 



Matt. 
6: 4. 



wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be com- 
forted. He shall deliver thee in six troubles, yea "job' 
in seven there shall no evil touch thee. Wait *ps!^" 
on the Lord : be of good courage, and he shall "^ = JJ> 
strengthen thine heart : wait, I say, on the Lord. 

When my father and my mother forsake me, ps. 
then the Lord will take me up. Why art thou '*^-^^' 
cast down. O my soul ? and why art thou disqui- 
eted within me? hope thou in God, for I shall yet 
praise him, who is the health of my countenance, 
and my God. The Lord is my rock, and my for- 13 : '2. 
tress, and my deliverer ; my God, my strength in 
whom I will trust, my buckler and the horn of my 
salvation, and my high tower. I will be glad and ^Pf- 
rejoice in thy mercy : for thou hast considered my 
trouble : thou hast known my soul in adversities. 
My flesh and my heart foileth : but God is the ^^ps^^ 
strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 

Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that isaiah 
obeyeth the voice of his servant that walketh in ^^ '' ^^* 
darkness and hath no light? let him trust in the 
Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. For Lam. 
the Lord will not cast off for ever. I will bear the mIc^' 
indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned ^■^• 
against him, until he plead my cause, and execute 
judgment for me : he will bring me forth to the 
hght, and I shall behold his righteousness. 

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of Nahum 
trouble, and. he knoweth them that trust in him. ^ " ^' 
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither Hah. 
shall fruit be in the vines: the labour of the olive ^'' {l[ 
shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat, the 
flock shall be cut off" from the fold, and there shall 
be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the 
Lord ; I will joy in the God of my salvation. 

The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up ps. 
all those that be bowed down. Though he fall, he ^^^•^^' 



20 FOR THE SICK ROOM. 



3^^^24 shall not be utterly cast down : for the Lord 
'39! upholdeth him with his hand. The Salvation of 
the righteous is of tlie Lord : he is their strength 
in the time of trouble. 



AFFLICTION OF JOB. 

Job There was a man in the land of Uz, whose 



1: 1 



' name was Job; and that man was perfect, and 
jQ- upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed 
11! evil. And there were born unto him seven sons 
227 and three daughters. His substance also was 
seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, 
and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred 
she-asses, and a very great household ; so that this 
man was the greatest of all the men of the East. 
And his sons went and feasted in their houses, 
every one his day, and sent and called for their 
three sisters to eat and to drink with them. And it 
was so when the days of their feasting were gone 
about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose 
up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings 
according to the number of them all ; for Job said 
it may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed 
God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. 
Then Satan answered the Lord and said, Doth 
Job fear God for naught? Hast thou not made a 
hedge about him and about his house, and about 
all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed 
the work of his hands, and his substance is 
increased in the land. But put forth thine hand 
now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse 
thee to thy face. 

And there was a day, when his sons and his 
daughters were eating and drinking wine in their 
eldest brothers house ; and there came a messenger 



FOR THE SICK ROOM. 21 



unto Job and said, The oxen were ploughing and 
the asses feeding beside them, and the Sabeans fell 
upon them and took them away : yea they have 
slain the servants with the edge of the sword, and 
I only am escaped alone to tell thee. While he 
was yet speaking, there came also another, and 
said. The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and 
hath burnt up the sheep and the servants, and con- 
sumed them, and I only am escaped alone to tell 
thee. While he was yet speaking, there came also 
another, and said. The Chaldeans made out three 
bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried 
them away, yea, and slain the servants with the 
edge of the sword, and I only am escaped alone to 
tell thee. While he was yet speaking there came 
also another, and said. Thy sons and thy daugh- 
ters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest 
brother's house : and behold, there came a great 
wind from the wilderness, and smote the four cor- 
ners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, 
and they are dead, and I only am escaped alone to 
tell thee. 

Then Job arose, and rent his mantle and shaved 
his head, and fell down upon the ground and wor- 
shipped, and said, Naked came I out of my moth- 
er's womb and naked shall I return thither : the 
Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed 
be the Name of the Lord. In all this Job sinned 
not, nor charged God foolishly. 

And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou consid- Job 
ered my servant Job, that there is none hke him in '^'it 
the earth ; a perfect and an upright man, one that 
feareth God and escheweth evil? and still he hold- 
eth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me 
against him, to destroy him without cause. And 
Satan answered the Lord and said. Skin for skin, 
yea all that a man hath will he give for his hfe. 
But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone 



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22 FOR THE SICK ROOM. 



and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. 
And the Lord said luito Satan, Behold, he is in 
thine hand, but save his life. So went Satan forth 
from the presence of the Lord and smote Job with 
sore biles, from the sole of his foot unto his crowr). 
And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself 
withal ; and he sat down among the ashes. Then 
said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thiiie 
integrity? curse God and die. But he said unto 
her, Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and 
shall we not receive evil ? In all this did not Job 
sin with his lips. 

Now when Job's three friends heard of all this 
evil that was come upon him, they came every one 
from his own place : Eliphaz, the Tenamite, and 
Bildad, the Shuhite, and Zophar, the Naamathite ; 
for they had made an appointment together io come 
to mourn with him, and to comfort him. And 
Avhen they lifted up their eyes afar ofl', and knew 
him not, they lifted up their voice and wept, and 
they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust 
upon their heads toward heaven. So they sat 
down with him upon the ground seven days, and 
seven nights, and none spake a word unto him ; 
for they saw that his grief was very great. 

Jo^j_ Job answered and said, Oh that my grief were 
' 4. thoroughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the 
balances together. For now it would be heavier 
than the sand of the sea, therefore my words are 
swallowed up. For the arrows of the Almighty 
are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my 
spirit : the terrors of God do set themselves in array 

Job against me. For my sighing cometh before I eat, 

' 25! and my roarings are poured out like the waters. 
For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon 
me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto 

■j\°\ me. So am I made to possess mouths of vanity, 
^> and wearisome nights are appointed to me. When 



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FOR THE SICK ROOM. 23 



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I lie down, I say, When shall I arise and the night 
be gone ? and I am full of tossings to and fro, unto 
the dawning of the day. My flesh is clothed with ^^°\ 
worms, and clods of dust, my skin is broken and is', 
become loathsome. When I say, My bed shall 15.' 
comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint: 
then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me 
through visions : so that my soul chooseth strang- 
ling and death rather than my life. My soul is iq'^°\ 
weary of my life, I will leave my complaint upon 2 
myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 20; 
1 Y/ill say unto God, do not condemn me ; show ^^' 
me wherefore thou contendest with me, is it good 
unto thee, that thou shouldest oppress ; that thou 
shouldest despise the Avork of thine hands ; and 
shine upon the counsel of the wicked ? Are not my 
days few, cease then, and let me alone, that I may 
take comfort a little, before I go whence I shall 
not return, even to the land of darkness and the 
shadow of death. 

The Lord answered Job and said, Shall he that Job 
contendeth with the Almighty, instruct him? he ^^'2! 
that reproveth God, let him answer it. Then Job 4' 
answered the Lord, and said. Behold I am vile, ^'^ 
what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand 
upon my mouth. Once have I spoken, but I will 
not answer : yea twice, but I will proceed no fur- 
ther. I know that thou canst do every thing, and job 
that no thought can be w^ithholden from thee. I^"*' 5' 
have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear : but ^' 
now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor 10 
myself, and repent in dust and ashes. 

The Lord also accepted Job. And the Lord 
turned the captivity of Job, also the Lord gave Job 
twice as much as he had before. So the Lord 
blessed the latter end of Job, more than his 
begining. 



12. 



24 FOR THE SICK ROOM. 



AFFLICTION OF HEZEKIAH. 

2Chro. Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and 
2' twenty years old. And he did that which was 
4' right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that 
^ David his father had done. He in the first year of 
20,' his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of 
29.' the house of the Lord and repaired them. And he 
brought in the priests and the Levites, and gath- 
ered them together into the east street, and said 
unto them. It is in my heart to make a covenant 
with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath 
may turn away from us. Then Hezekiah the king 
rose early and gathered the rulers of the city, and 
went up to the house of the Lord. And Hezekiah 
commanded to offer the burnt-offering upon the 
altar. And when the burnt-offering began, the 
Song of the Lord began also with the trumpets, and 
with the instruments ordained by David, King of 
Israel. And when they had made an end of off'er- 
ing, the king and all that were present with him, 
bowed themselves and worshipped. 
2 chro. And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Jndah, and 
wrote letters also to Ephraim, and Manasseh, that 
they should come to the house of the Lord at Jeru- 
salem, to keep the passover unto the Lord God of 
Israel. And there assembled at Jerusalem much 
people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the 
second month, a very great congregation. And 
Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites 
that taught the good knowledge of the Lord : and 
they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offer- 
ing peace offerings, and making confession to the 
Lord God of their fathers. So there was great joy 
in Jerusalem : for since the time of Solomon the 
son of David, king of Israel, there was not the like 
in Jerusalem. 



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13; 
22, 

26. 



FOR THE SICK ROOM. 25 

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death : 2 Kings 
and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, came to " 2! 
him and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set 4'^ 
thy house in order ; for thou shalt die, and not hve. si 
Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed 
unto the Lord, saying, I beseech thee, O Lord, 
remember now how I have walked before thee in 
truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that 
which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept 
sore. And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone 
out into the middle court, that the word of the Lord 
came to him, saying, Turn again and tell Heze- 
kiah the captain of my people. Thus saith the Lord 
the God of David thy father, I have heard thy 
prayer, I have seen thy tears : behold, I will heal 
thee : on the third day thou shalt go up unto the 
house of the Lord. And I will add unto thy days 
fifteen years ; and I will deliver thee and this city 
out of the hand of the king of Assyria : and I will 
defend this city for mine own sake and for my ser- 
vant David's sake. 



AFFLICTION OF MANASSEH. 

Manasseh was twelve years old when he achro. 
began to reign, and he did that which was evil * % 
in the sight of the Lord. He built again the high \ 
places which Hezekiah his father had broken ^1 
down, and he reared up altars for Baalim, and 10.' 
made groves, and Avorshipped all the host of hea- 
ven, and served them. Also he observed times, 
and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and 
dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards : he 
wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord, to pro- 
voke him to anger. And he set a carved image, the 
idol which he had made, in the house of God. So Ma- 
nasseh made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem 



26 SELECTION FOR MARRIAGE. 



to err, and to do worse than the heathen, whom the 
Lord had destroyed before the children of Israel. 

And the Lord spake to Manasseh, and to his 

people : but they would not hearken. And the 

lu^o^ Lord spake, saying ; Because Manasseh king of 

}!' Judah hath done these abominations, Behold, I 

h! am bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, 

that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall 

tingle, and they shall become a prey and a spoil to 

33^'^i7- all their enemies. Wherefore the Lord brought 

12', upon them the captains of the host of the king of 

i5i Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, 

^^' and bound him with fetters, and carried him to 

Babylon. 

And when he was in affliction, he besought the 
Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before 
the God of his fathers, And prayed unto him : and 
he was entreated of him, and heard his supplica- 
tion, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his 
kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord 
he was God. And he took away the strange gods, 
and the idol out of the house of the Lord, and all 
the altars that he had built in the mount of the 
house of the Lord, and in Jerusalem, and cast them 
out of the city. And he repaired the altar of the 
Lord, and sacrificed thereon, peace-offerings and 
thank-offerings, and commanded Judah to serve 
the Lord God of Israel. 



MARRIAGE. 

Gen. The Lord God said, it is not good that the man 

^'21', should be alone. I will make him an help-meet 

22- for him. And the Lord God caused a deep sleep 

to fall upon Adam, and he slept ; and he took one 

of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof. 



SELECTION FOR MARRIAGE. 27 

And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, 
made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 

There was a marriage in Cana of GaUlee : and "^^^^ 
the mother of Jesus was there : and both Jesus was 2! 
called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And he Matt. 
said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which ' e. 
made them at the beginning, made them male and 
female : and said, for this cause shall a man leave 
father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and 
they twain shall be one flesh. Wherefore they are 
no more twain but one flesh. What therefore God 
hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 

Marriage is honourable in all. Whoso findeth a ^f'^ 
wife, findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour ^^fo^. 
of the Lord. Wives submit yourselves imto your Eph. ' 
own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the hus- ^ " 2^ 
band is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the g' 
head of the Church : and he is the saviour of the 
bod)^ Therefore as the Church is subject to 
Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in 
every thing. Husbands love your wives even as 
Christ also loved the Church, and gave himself for 
it. So ought men to love their wives as their own 
bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 
Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so 
love his wife even as himself; and the wife see 
that she reverence her husband. 

This ye have done, covering the altar of the Mai. 
Lord with tears, with weeping and with crying out, ' le. 
insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any 
more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand. 
Because the Lord hath been witness between thee 
and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou 
hast dealt treacherously : yet she is thy companion, 
and the wife of thy covenant. Therefore take heed 
to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against 
the wife of his youth. For the Lord the God of 
Israel saith, that he hateth putting away. 



28 BAPTISM. 



BAPTISM. 

Mark JoHN did baptize in the wilderness, and preach 
the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 
Matt Then went out to him, Jerusalem and all Judea, 
t', and all the region round about Jordan, and were 
1^ baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. 
16. When he saw many of the Pharisees and Saddu- 
cees come to his baptism, he said unto them, I 
indeed baptize you with water unto repentance : 
but he that cometh after me, shall baptize you with 
the Holy Ghost and with fire. Then cometh 
Jesus from Galilee to Jordan, unto John, to be bap- 
tized of him. But John forbade him saying, I have 
need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me ? 
And Jesus answering said unto him, suffer it to be 
so now ; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all right- 
eousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, 
when he was baptized, went up straightway out 
of the water. 
John After these things, came Jesus and his disciples 
^"23.' into the land of Judea, and there he tarried with 
them, and baptized. And John also was baptizing 
in jEnon near to Salim, because there was much 
water there : and they came and were baptized. 
28^:^18, Jesus spake unto tiiem, (the twelve,) saying, All 
19.' power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing 
them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, 
Mark and of the Holy Ghost. He that believeth and is 
^^ ■• ^^- baptized, shall be saved. 

if 57, W^^en they (the multitude,) heard this, (the 

' 3&: preaching of Peter,) they were pricked in their 

heart, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the 

Apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be bapti- 



BAPTISM. 29 



zed every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, 
for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the 
gift of the Holy Ghost. Then they that gla-'^ 
received his word were baptized ; and thp - 
day, there were added unto them about ^' 
sand souls. 

Then Philip went down to the o' 
and preached Christ unto t^ 
believed Philip preaching t^ 
the kingdom of God, and th 
they were baptized both ' 
the angel of the Lord 
arise and go toward tl 
goeth down from Jer^ 
arose and went : an 
an eunuch of great ■ 
Jerusalem for to w 
ting in his chariot 
the Spirit said u 
self to this char 
and heard him ^ 
at the same e 
And as the 
certain wat 
water, wh* 
Philip sai( 
thou may 
Jesus Chi 
manded t 
down bot, 
eunuch, ?' 
were com*. ^ 
Lord caug ' 
him no mc 

There w 
Cornelius, 
with all his 
of God comiii- 



30 BAPTISM. 



Acts Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is 

q,' Peter ; he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. 

On the morrow as they went on their journey, and 

^^ nigh unto the city, the men made inquiry for 

'^ house, and stood before the gate, and ask- 

V Peter w^ere lodged there. Then Peter 

"» the men and said, I am he whom 

' -^ morrow Peter went away with 

?lius waited for them, and had 

"nsmen and near friends. And 

are we all here present before 

rs that are commanded thee 

^ake, the Holy Ghost fell on 

word. And they of the 

'eved were astonished. 

any man forbid water, 

baptized, which have 

'■ell as we ? And he 

ed in the name of 

, which worship- 

s,) whose heart 

i to those things 

was baptized, 

igainst them, 

prison. And 

i, and sang 

heard them. 

rthquake, so 

"ere shaken ; 

. opened, and 

i the keeper of 

bling, and fell 

aid. Sirs, what 

id, Believe on 

Jilt be saved, and 

him the word of 



1 



BAPTISM. 31 



Acts 
16 : 40. 



the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And 
he took them the same hour of the night, and 
washed their stripes, and was baptized, he and all 
his, straightway. And when he had brought them 
into his house, he set meat before them and rejoiced, 
believing in God with all his house. And the ma- 
gistrates feared, when they heard that they were 
Romans. And they came and brought them out 
and desired them to depart out of the city. And 
they went out of the prison, and entered into the 
house of Lydia : and when they had seen the 
brethren, they comforted them and departed. 

Were ye baptised in the name of Paul ? I thank ^ cor. 
God that 1 baptized none of you but Crispus and ' le" 
Gains, lest any should say that I had baptized in 
mine own name. I baptized also the household of 
Stephanas. Ye know the house of Stephanas, that ^^ p^j 
it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and they have addict- 
ed themselves to the ministry of the Saints. 

As many of you as have been baptized into Christ, oai. 
have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor 
Greek : there is neither bond nor free ; there is 
neither male nor female ; for ye are all one in 
Christ. The long suffering of God waited in the ^3^^*^^ 
days of Noah while the ark was a preparing, 21! 
wherein few (that is eight) souls were saved by 
water : the like figure whereunto even baptism doth 
also now save us, (not the putting away of the filth 
of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience 
toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, coi. 
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circum- ^ ' J2.' 
cision made without hands, in putting off the body 
of the sins of the flesh : by the circumcision of 
Christ, buried with him in baptism : wherein also 
ye are risen with him through the faith of the ope- 
ration of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 
What shall they do, which are baptized for the Rom. 
dead, if the dead rise not at all, why are they then ^' l[ 



3 



32 BAPTISM. 



baptized for the dead ? Now if we be dead with 
Christ, we beUeve that we shall also live with him : 
for if we be planted together in the likeness of his 
death ; we shall be also in the likeness of his resur- 
Rom. rection. Know ye not, that as many of us as were 

^'^ baptized into Jesus Christ, were baptized into his 
death? Therefore we are buried with him by 
baptism into death that like as Christ was raised 
up from the dead, by the glory of the Father, even 
we also should walk in newness of life. For if we 
be planted together in the likeness of his death, we 
shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection ; 
knowing this, that our old man is crucified with 
him, that the body of sin might be destroyed^ that 
henceforth we should not serve sin. 

John If ye love me, keep my commandments. Ye are 
^john' niy friends if ye do whatsoever I command you. 



^^^j^^ And why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the 



16: 14. 

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tViinrre ^^TViir>Vi T OQTr 5*>.cj vYi n ol CQirl mrrtrj Sicml .^tm; 



6:46. things which I say. Samuel said unto Saul^ Stay 
15 :\'6.' and I will tell the what the Lord hath said to me; 
\l' this night. And he said unto him. Say on. And 
19. Samuel said. The Lord anointed thee king o»ver 
23! Israel, and sent thee, and said, Go, and utterly 
destroy the Amalekites. Wherefore then didst 
thou not obey the voice o>f the Lord, but didst fly 
upon the spoil^ and didst evil in the sight of the 
Lord? And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as gredt 
delight in burnt-oflferings and sacrifices, as in obey- 
ing the voice of the Lord ? Behold to ol>ey is bet- 
ter than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of 
rams. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and 
stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because 
thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath 
rejected thee from being king. 



BAPTISM. 33 



The following Selection arranged by a distinguished Clergyman 
of New York, is inserted for the convenience of that portion of 
the Chnstian Church practising the rite to which it was 
designed to refer. In a more general application^ it may be 
profitable to all. 

A SELECTION OF SCRIPTURES WHICH MAY BE READ ON THE 
OCCASION OF THE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. 

Whosoever therefore, shall confess me before Matt- 
men, him will I confess before my Father which is 
in Heaven. Thou hast avouched the Lord this Deut. 
day to be thy God, to walk in his ways, and to ^^' ^^" 
keep his statutes, and his commandments and his 
judgments and to hearken unto his voice. Those ps. 
that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flour- ^^ ' ^^' 
ish in the courts of our God. They shall bring 
forth fruit in old age, they shall be fat and flourish- 
ing. And of Zion it shall be said, This and that ps 
man was born in her : and the Highest himself ^^ ' ^' 
shall establish her. 

And I will establish my covenant between me oen. 
and thee and thy seed after thee, in their genera- ^^ ' iJ; 
tions, for an everlasting covenant: to be a God 
unto thee and thy seed after thee. This is my 
covenant, which ye shall keep between me and 
you, and thy seed after thee : every man-child 
among you shall be circumcised : and it shall be 
a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. 
And he (Abram,) received the sign of circumcision, ^°^^ 
a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he 
had, yet being uncircumcised : that he might be 
the father of all them that believe. Thou wilt Micah 
perform the truth unto Jacob, and the mercy to 
Abraham which thou hast sworn unto our Fathers 
from the days of old : as for me this is my cove- isaiah 
nant with them, saith the Lord ; My Spirit that is ^^* ^^' 
upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy 



34 BAPTISM. 



30 : 6 



mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out 
of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of 

Deut. thy seed's seed, from henceforth forever. And the 
Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and t^e 
heart of thy seed, to love the liOrd thy God with 
all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou 
mayest live. 

Acts The promise is unto you and to your children 



2: 



2S : 15, 
19, 



Gal.' If ye be Christ's then are ye Abraham's seed, and 

1 Cor', heirs according to the promise. For by one Spirit 

12: 13. are we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or 

Gentiles ; whether bond or free ; and have been all 

Rom. made to drink into one Spirit. Now I say, that 

^■^' ^ Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for 

the truth of God, to confirm the promises made 

Eph. unto the fathers. There is one body, and one 

* = ^' Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your 

6 calling. One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one 

God and Father of all, who is above all, and 

through all, and in you all. 

Matt. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying. 

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 

2o' Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing 

them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Ghost : teaching them to observe 

all things, whatsoever I have commanded you : 

and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end 

Mark of the world. Amen. He that belie veth and is 

^^ • ^^' baptized, shall be saved ; he that belie veth not, shall 

John he damned. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except 

3 = ^- a man be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot 

enter into the kingdom of God. 
Mark And they brought young children to him, (fee. 
(fee. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller 
of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worship- 
is- ped God, heard us : whose heart the Lord opened, 
that she attended unto the things which Avere 
spoken of Paul. And when she was baptized and 



10: 13 

16 

Acts 

16: 14 



lord's supper. 35 



her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have 
judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my 
house, and abide there. And I baptized also the }!^JJ- 
household of Stephanas. 

The unbelieving husband is sanctified by the icor. 
wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the ^ ' ^^' 
husband — else were your children unclean, but 
now are they holy. 

Train up a child in the way he should go, and Prov. 
when he is old, he will not depart from it. For I ^Sen." 
know him (Abraham) that he will command his ^^^^^^■ 
children and his household after him, and they 
shall keep the way of the Lord. Correct thy son, ^gy^-; 
and he shall give thee rest: yea, he shall give 
delight unto thy soul. And these words which I Deut. 
command thee this day, shall be in thine heart : ^' ^[ 
and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy chil- 
dren, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in 
thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, 
and when thou liest down, and when thou risest 
up. The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to 
everlasting upon them that fear him, and his right- " 'la 
eousness unto children's children : to such as keep 
his covenant, and to those that remember his com- 
mandments to do them. 



103 : 17, 



LORD'S SUPPER. 

When the hour was come, he sat down, and the ^Luke 
twelve apostles with him. And he said unto them, "^ ' If. 
With desire I have desired to eat this passover with 
you before I suffer. For I say unto you, 1 will not 
any more eat thereof until it be fulfilled in the 
kingdom of God. And he took the cup, and gave 
thanks, and said, Take this and divide it among 
yourselves : for I say unto you, I will not drink of 
the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall 



36 lord's supper. 



1 Cor. 
10 : 16. 



come. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and 
brake it, and gave uato them, saying. This is my 
body, which is given for you : this do in remem- 
brance of me. Likewise also the cup, after supper, 
saying. This cup is the new testament, in my blood, 
which is shed for you. 

11^23- ^^^' I have received of the Lord that which also, 
26. I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus, the same 
night in which he was betrayed, took bread : and 
when he had given thanks, he brake it and said. 
Take eat, this is my body which is broken for you ; 
this do in remembrance of me. After the same 
manner also, he took the cup, when he had supped, 
saying. This cup is the new testament in my blood : 
this do ye as oft as ye drink it in remembrance of 
me, for as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this 
cup, ye do show forth the Lord's death till he come. 
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the 
communion of the blood of Christ, the bread which 
we break, is it not the communion of the body of 

1 Cor. Christ ? Purge out therefore, the old leaven, that 
* 8,' ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. 
For even Christ our passover, is sacrificed for us : 
Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, 
neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness : 
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and 

1 Cor. truth. We cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and 
the cup of devils : ye cannot be partakers of the 

1 Cor. Lord's table and of the table of devils. Wherefore, 
whosoever shall eat this bread and drink this cup, 
of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body 
and blood of the Lord. 



SUPPER AT BETHANY. 

John Then Jesus, six days before the passover, came 
^^'2! to Bethany where Lazarus was, which had been 



11 : 27. 



37 



Luke 
10: 40, 



14: 



dead, whom he raised from the dead. There they 
made him a supper ; and Martha served : but Laz- 
arus was one of them that sat at the table with 
him. Martha was cumbered about much serving, 
and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not 4i 
care that my sister hath left me to serve alone ? bid 
her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answer- 
ed and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art 
careful and troubled about many things ; but one 
thing is needful : and Mary hath chosen that good 
part, which shall not be taken away from her. 

Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spike- john 
nard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, ^^ " ^• 
and wiped his feet with her hair : and the house 
was filled with the odor of the ointment. And Mark 
being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, 
as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an 
alabaster box of ointment, very precious, and she 
brake the box, and poured it on his head. Then John 
saith one of his disciples, Judus Iscariot, Simon's '' 5, 
son, which should betray him, why was not this ^• 
ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given 
to the poor ? This he said not that he cared for 
the poor ; but because he was a thief, and had the 
bag, and bare what was put therein. Jesus said, Mark 
Let her alone : why trouble ye her ? she hath ' i, 
wrought a good work on me. For ye have the I] 
poor with you always, and whensoever ye will, ye 
may do them good: but -me ye have not always. 
She hath done what she could : she is come afore- 
hand to anoint my body for the burying. Yerily 
I say unto you, wheresoever this gospel shall be 
preached throughout the whole world, this also 
that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memo- 
rial of her. 



38 

CHRIST'S ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM. 

19^28 When he had thus spoken, he went before, 

Matt." ascending up to Jerusalem. And when they drew 

■ 2,' nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, 

^' unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two 

disciples, saying unto them, Go into the village 

over against you, and straightway ye shall find an 

ass tied, and a colt with her : loose them and bring 

them unto me. And if any man say aught unto 

you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them : 

L^j^g and straightway he will send them. And they 

21 : 32, that were sent went their way, and found even as 

34; he had said unto them. And as they were loosing 

^^' the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, why 

loose ye the colt ? And they said, the Lord hath 

need of him. And they brought him to Jesus : and 

they cast their garments upon the colt, and they 

set Jesus thereon. 

John Much people that were come to the feast, when 

^^'ll they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 

took branches of palm-trees, and went forth to meet 

^l^\l him. And as he went, they spread their clothes 

37! in the way. Arid when he was come nigh, even 

now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the 

whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice 

and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty 

works that they had seen : saying, Blessed be the 

King that cometh in the name of the Lord : peace 

Matt, in heaven, and glory in the highest. And a very 

^^ ■ 9. great multitude spread their garments in the way : 

others cut down branches from the trees, and 

strewed them in the Avay. And the multitude that 

went before and that followed, cried, saying, 

Hosanna to the Son of David : blessed is he that 

Matt cometh in the name of the Lord : Hosanna in the 

^^'5' highest. All this was done, that it might be ful- 



lord's supper. 39 



filled which was spoken by the prophet, saying. 
Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold thy King 
cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, John 
and a colt the foal of an ass. These things under- ^^' ^^ 
stood not his disciples at the first ; but when Jesus 
was glorified, then remembered they that these 
things were written of him, and that they had done 
these things unto him. And some of the Pharisees Luke 

. 19 • 39 

from among the multitude said unto him, Master, 
rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said 
unto them, I tell you, that if these should hold their 
peace, the stones would immediately cry out. The 
Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive 
ye how ye prevail nothing ? behold the world is 
gone after him. And when he was come near, he Luke 
beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, if thou ^^ ' t\\ 
hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, ^' 
the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now 44! 
they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall 
come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a 
trench about thee, and compass thee round, and 
keep thee in on every side, and shall lay thee even 
with the ground, and thy children within thee ; and 
they shall not leave in thee one stone upon anoth- 
er ; because thou knowest not the time of thy visit- 
ation. And when he was come into Jerusalem, Matt. 
all the city was moved, saying. Who is this? the ^^' JJ; 
multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Naza- 
reth of Galilee. 



40. 



John 
12: 19. 



CONSPIRACY AGAINST CHRIST. 

And when he was come into the temple, the ^f.^^g 
chief priests and the elders of the people came unto " 45! 
him, as he was teaching, and said. By what ^^" 
authority doest thou these things ? and who gave 



40 



22: 15. 



thee this authority ? When the chief priests and 
Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived 
that he spake of them ; but when they sought to 
lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, 
Matt- because they took him for a prophet. Then went 
18, the Pharisees, and took council how they might 
26' entangle him in his talk. But Jesus perceived their 
3i! wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypo- 
34; crites ? The same day came to him the Saddu- 
II' cees, that say there is no resurrection. Jesus said 
g» unto them. Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures. 
46^ As touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye 
not read that which was spoken unto you by God, 
saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of 
Isaac, and the God of Jacob ? God is not the God 
of the dead, but of the living. When the Phari- 
sees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to 
silence, they were gathered together. Then one of 
them which was a lawyer, asked him a question, 
tempting him. Jesus asked them, saying, What 
think ye of Christ ? whose Son is he ? They say 
unto him, The son of David. He saith unto them, 
how then doth David in spirit call him Lord 7 If 
David then call him Lord, how is he his son ? 
And no man was able to answer him a word, nei- 
ther durst any man from that day forth ask him 
any more questions, 
jtt- Then assembled together the chief priests, and 
■ 4, the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the 
^' palace of the high priest who was called Caiaphas, 
and consulted that they might take Jesus by sub- 
tilty and kill him. But they said, not on the feast 
day, lest there be an uproar among the people. 
Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine 
vain things ? The Kings of the earth stood up, 
27; and the rulers were gathered together against the 
Lord, and against his Church. For of a truth 
against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast 



Acts 
4: 25 



28, 



lord's supper. 41 



anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the 
Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered 
together, for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy 
counsel determined before to be done. Then Luke 
entered Satan into Judus, surnamed Iscariot, being ^^'' I] 
of the number of the twelve. And he went his J 
way, and communed with the chief priests and 
captains, how he might betray him unto them. 
And they were glad, and covenanted to give him 
money. And he promised, and sought opportunity 
to betray him unto them in the absence of the 
multitude. 



LAST PASSOYER. 

Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, j|^o^- 
and said unto them. Draw out, and take you a ' 25. 
lamb, according to your families, and kill the pass- 
over. And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and 
dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike 
the lintel, and the two side-posts, with the blood 
that is in the bason : and none of you shall go out 
at the door of his house until the morning. For 
the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians ; 
and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and 
on the two side-posts, the Lord will pass over the 
door, and will not suifer the destroyer to come in 
unto your houses to smite you. And ye shall 
observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to 
thy sons forever. And it shall come to pass, when 
you be come to the land which the Lord will give 
you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall 
keep his service. 

Now the first day of the feast of unleavened Matt. 

26 • 17 

bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him. 
Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the 
passover? And he sent Peter and John, saying. 



Luke 
22: 8. 



42 lord's 



Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 

22!^'^® And they went, and found as he had said unto 

14! them : and they made ready the passover. And 

le. when the hour was come, he sat down, and the 

twelve apostles with him. And he said unto them, 

With desire I have desired to eat this passover 

with you before I suffer : for I say unto you, I will 

not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the 

Jolin " ~ _. - 



13. 5 kingdom of God. He riseth from supper, and laid 
5,' aside his garments ; and took a towel and girded 
14; himself After that he poureth water Into a bason, 
J7I and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe 
J^' them with the towel wherewith he was girded. So 
2L after he had washed their feet, and had taken his 
garments, and was set down again, he said unto 
them. Know ye what I have done to yoii ? If I 
then, your Lord and Master, have washed your 
feet, ye ought also to wash one another's feet ; ver- 
ily, verily, I say unto you, the servant is not great- 
er than his lord ; neither he that is sent greater 
than he that sent him. If ye know these things, 
happy are ye if ye do them. I speak not of you all : 
I know whom I have chosen : but that the scrip- 
ture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me, 
hath lifted up his heel against me. Now I tell you 
before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may 
believe that I am he. 

When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in 
spirit, and testified, and said. Verily, verily, I say 
Matt, unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And 
they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every 
^'- one of them to say unto him. Lord is it I ? And 
he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand 
with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. 
The Son of man goeth as it is written of him : but 
wo unto that man by whom the Son of man is 
betrayed ! it had been good for that man if he had 
not been born. Then the disciples looked one on 



26 : 22, 
23, 



lord's supper. 43 

another, doubting of whom he spake. Now there John 
was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, " 29~ 
whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore beck- 
oned to him, that he should ask who it should be 
of whom he spake. He then, lying on Jesus' breast, 
saith unto him, Lord, who is it? Jesus" answered, 
He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have 
dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he 
gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son ojf Simon. And 
after the sop, Satan entered into him. Then said 
Jesus unto him. That thou doest, do quickly. Now 
no man at the table knew for what intent he spake 
this unto him. For some of them thought, because 
Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, 
Buy those things that we have need of against the 
feast ; or, that he should give something to the 
poor. Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered ^^^^^^ 
and said. Master, is it I ? He said unto him. Thou 
hast said. He then, having received the sop, went John 
immediately out : and it was night. 



CHRIST'S LAST HOUR WITH HIS DISCIPLES. 

When he (Judas,) was gone out, Jesus said, J^^^ 
Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glori- " 33; 
fied in him. Little children, yet a little while I am 
with you. Let not your heart be troubled : ye john 
believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's 
house are many mansions : if it were not so, I 
would have told you. I go to prepare a place for 19 
you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I 
will come again, and receive you unto myself: 
that where I am, there ye may be also. If ye love 
me, keep my commandments. And I will pray 
the Father, and he shall give you another Com- 
forter, that he may abide with you for ever : even 



15- 



44 lord's supper. 



John 
16: 11 



the Spirit of truth : whom the world cannot receive, 
because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him : but 
ye know him : for he dwelleth with you, and shall 
be in you. I will not leave you comfortless : I will 
come to you. Yet a little while, and the world 
seeth me no more : but ye see me : because I live, 
ye shall live also. 

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, 
and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye 
would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father ; 
for my Father is greater than I. And now I have 
told you before it come to pass, that when it is 
come to pass, ye might believe. Hereafter I will 
not talk much with you : for the prince of this 
world Cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that 
the world may know that I love the Father : and 
as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. 
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy 
13, might remain in you, and that your joy might be 
19, full. This is my commandment, that ye love one 
another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath 
no man than this, that a man lay down his life for 
his friends. If the world hate you, ye know that 
if; hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the 
world, the world would love his own : but because 
ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out 
John of the world, therefore the world hatcth you. Yea, 
?; the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will 
think that he doeth God service. And these things 
will they do unto you, because they have not known 
the Father, nor me. And these things I said not 
unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. 
But now I go my way to him that sent me : and 
none of you asketh me, whither goest thou ? But 
because I have said these things unto you, sorrow 
hath filled your heart. 

Nevertheless I tell you the truth : it is expedient 
for you that I go away : for if I go not away, the 



16: 2 



lord's supper. 45 



Comforter will not come unto you : but if I depart, ^^^^^ 
I will send him unto you. I have yet many things isi 
to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now, I. m, 
said, a little while, and ye shall not see me : and 28^ 
again, a little while, and ye shall see pe : Yerily, ^2, 
verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and 
lament, but the world shall rejoice : and ye shall 
be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into 
joy. Verily, verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye 
shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it 
you. For the Father himself loveth you, because 
ye have loved me, and have believed that I came 
out from God. I came forth from the Father, and 
am come into the world : again, I leave the world, 
and go to the Father. Behold, the hour cometh, 
yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered every 
man to his own, and shall leave me alone : and 
yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me 
ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have 
tribulation : but be of good cheer, I have overcome 
the world. 



CHRIST'S AGONY IN THE GARDEN. 

Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended ^f.^^^{_ 
because of me this night : for it is written, I will 39, 
smite the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall 
be scattered abroad. But after I am risen again, I 
will go before you into Galilee. Peter answered, 
and said unto him. Though all men shall be offen- 
ded because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that 
this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny 
me thrice. Peter said unto him, Though I should 
die with thee, yet will not I deny thee. Likewise 
also said all the disciples. 



46 lord's supper. 



Then Cometh Jesus with them unto a place call- 
ed Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye 
here while I go and pray yonder. And he took 
with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and 
began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith 
he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even 
unto death : tarry ye here, and watch with me. 
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face 
and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, 
let this cup pass from me : nevertheless, not as I 
Mark will, but as thou wilt. And he cometh and findeth 
14: 37. lY^QYn. sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest 
Matt, ihou ? couldest not thou watch one hour ? Watch 
26 : 41- and pray, that ye enter not into temptation : the 
Spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak. He 
went away again the second time, and prayed, say- 
ing, O my Father, if this cup may not pass from 
me, except 1 drink it, thy will be done. And he 
came and found them asleep again, for their eyes 
were heavy. And he left them, and went away 
again ; and prayed the third time, saying the same 
words. 
Isaiah He is dcspiscd and rejected of men, a man of 
"^ ■ ^* sorrows, and acquainted with grief : and we hid 
as it were our faces from him, he was despised, 
Hcb. and we esteemed him not. In the days of his 
^=^> flesh, when he had offered up prayers and suppli- 
cations with strong crying and tears, unto him that 
was able to save him from death, and was heard 
in that he feared ; though he were a Son, yet learn- 
ed he obedience by the things which he suflfered. 
Luke And there appeared an angel unto him from 
^^' 45? heaven, strengthening him. And being in an 
agony he prayed more earnestly : and his sweat 
was as it were great drops of blood falling down to 
the ground. And when he rose up from prayer, 
and was come to his disciples, he found them 
sleeping for sorrow, and saith unto them, Sleep on 



lord's supper. 47 



now, and take your rest : it is enough the hour is ^^f^Jj 
come ; behold the Son of man is betrayed into the " 42! 
hands of sinners. Rise and pray, lest ye enter into 
temptation ; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. 



CHRIST BETRAYED. 

One of the twelve, called Judas Tscariot, went ^^l\ 
unto the chief priests, and said unto them, what ' 15'. 
will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you ? 
and they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of 
silver. If ye think good, give me my price ; and 
if not, forbear ; so they weighed for my price thirty 
pieces of silver. From that time he (Judas) sought Matt 
opportunity to betray him. 

Judas then, having received a band of men and 
officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh 
thither with lanterns, and torches, and weapons. 
And he that betrayed him, had given them a token, Mark 
saying. Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he ; 
take him, and lead him away safely. And forth- ^f^^^^ 
with he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master ; and ' so! 
kissed him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, 
wherefore art thou come ? Yea mine own familiar ^^f-^ 
friend in whom I trusted, which did eat of my 
bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. For it ^s. 
was not an enemy that reproached me, then I 
could have borne it, neither was it he that hated 
me, that did magnify himself against me, then I 
would have hid myself from him. 

Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and Matt 
took him. And behold one of them which were 
with Jesus, stretched out his hand, and drew his 
sword, and struck a servant of the high priest and 
smote off his ear. Then said Jesus unto him. Put 



Zech. 
n : 12. 



John 
18: 3. 



26 : 50- 



up again thy sword into his place ; for all they 
that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 



48 



Thinkest thon that I cannot now pray to my 
Father and he shall presently give me more than 
twelve legions of angels ? But how then shall the 
scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? In 
that same hour said Jesus to the multitude, Are ye 
come out as against a thief with swords and staves 
to take me ? I sat daily with you teaching in the 
temple, and ye laid no hold on me. But all this 
was done that the scriptures of the prophets might 
be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him 
and fled. 



CHRIST TRIED AND CONDEMNED. 

18°^^ The band and the captain and officers of the 
* 13! Jews, took Jesus and bound him, and led him 
JsT away to Annas first, (for he was father-in-law to 
Caiaphas,) which was the high priest that same 
year. The high priest then asked Jesus of his 
disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, 
I spake openly to the world, I even taught in the 
Synagogue, and in the Temple, whither the Jews 
always resort, and in secret have I said nothing : 
Why askest thou me? Ask them which heard 
me, what I have said unto them : behold, they 
know what I said. And when he had thus spo- 
ken, one of the officers which stood by, struck 
Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answer- 
est thou the high priest so ? Jesus answered him. 
If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil : but 
if well, why smitest thou me ? 
Matt. Now the chief priests and elders and all the 
^^ * Sr council, sought false witness against Jesus to put 
him to death, but found none : yea though many 
false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the 
last came two false witnesses, and said. This fellow 
said, I am able to destroy the temple of God and 



lord's supper. 49 



to build it in three days. And the high priest 
arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing ? 
What is it, which these witness against thee? But 
Jesus held his peace. He was oppressed, and he ^^^^ 
was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth : he is 
brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep 
before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his 
mouth. When he was reviled, he reviled not i Peter 
again : when he suffered, he threatened not. 

The high priest said unto him, 1 adjure thee by Matt. 
the living God, that thou tell me whether thou be ^^' ei 
the Christ the Son of God. Jesus saith unto him, 
Thou has said ; nevertheless I say unto you, here- 
after shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the 
right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of 
heaven. Then the high priest rent his clothes, 
saying. He hath spoken blasphemy : what further 
need have we of witnesses ? Behold now ye have 
heard his blasphemy. What think ye ? They 
answered and said, He is guilty of death. Then 
did they spit in his face, and buffetted him, and 
others smote him with the palms of their hands. I isaiah 
gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to 
them that plucked off the hair : I hid not my face 
from shame and spitting. 

Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the john 
hall of Judgment : and it was early. Pilate then ^^ '• l^' 
went out unto them, and said, What accusation 3i', 

33 

bring you against this man 1 Take ye him, and 37! 
judge him according to your law. The Jews there- 39; 
fore said unto him. It is not lawful for us to put any ^o! 
man to death : then Pilate entered into the judg- 
ment hall again, and called .Jesus, and said unto 
him, Art thou the king of the Jews ? Jesus 
answered. Thou sayest that I am a King. To this 
end was I born, and for this cause came I into the 
world, that I should bear witness unto the truth : 
every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. 



60: 



50 

Pilate saith unto him. What is truth 7 And when 
he had said this he went out again unto the Jews, 
and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all : 
But ye have a custom that I should release unto 
you one at the Passover : will ye therefore that I 
release unto you the King of the Jews? Then 
cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Bar- 
abbas. Now BaraJobas was a robber. 
19*?^°- Then Pilate therefore, took Jesus, and scourged 
7, him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, 
leT and put it on his head, and they put on him a pur- 
ple robe, and said, Hail king of the Jews : and they 
smote him with their hands. Pilate therefore, went 
forth again, and saith unto them, Behold I bring 
him forth to you that ye may know that I find no 
fault in him. Then came Jesus forth wearing the 
crown of thorns, and the purple robe : and Pilate 
saith unto them, Behold the man. When the chief 
priests therefore, and officers saw him, they cried 
out, saying. Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith 
unto them. Take ye him and crucify him : for / 
find no fault in him. The Jews answered him. 
We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, 
because he made himself the Son of God. And 
from thenceforth, Pilate sought to release him : but 
the Jews cried out, saying. If thou let this man go, 
thou art not Caesar's friend : whosoever maketh 
himself a king speaketh against Caesar. 

When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he 
brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment 
seat, in a place that is called the pavement, but in 
the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the prepara- 
tion of the Passover, ^nd about the sixth hour : and 
he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King. But 
they cried out. Away with him, away with him, 
prucify him. Pilate saith unto them. Shall I cru- 
cify your King ? The chief priests answered, W^e 
have no king but Caesar. Then delivered he him 



lord's supper, 51 



therefore, unto them to be crucified : and they took 
Jesus and led him away. 



CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION. 

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus ,]fflj^ 
into the common hall, and gathered unto him the ' 20, 
whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, , 
and put on him a scarlet robe. And when they 
had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his 
head, and a reed in his right hand : and they bow- 
ed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, 
Hail, king of the Jews ! And they spit upon him, 
and took the reed, and smote him on the head. 

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks ^^ 
to them that plucked off the hair : I hid not my 
face from shame and spitting. 

And after that they had mocked him, they took ^^att 
the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on 
him. And he bearing his cross went forth. Awake il^^^ij, 
O sword against my Shepherd, and against the 
man that is my fellow saith the Lord of hosts : 
smite the Shepherd and the sheep shall be scat- 
tered. And when they were come to the place ^V'^ 
which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, 
and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and 
the other on the left. He hath poured out his soul ^^^^^ 
unto death : and he was numbered with the trans- 
gressors. Then said Jesus, Father forgive them : j^uk| 
for they know not what they do. 

Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our isaiaj 
sorrows : yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten " 5, 
of God, and afiiicted. But he was wounded for ^\ 
our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniqui- 
ties : the chastisement of our peace was upon him : 
and with his stripes we are healed. He was taken 
from prison and from judgement : and who shall 



52 

declare his generation ? for he was cut ofl' out of 
the land of the living : for the transgression of my 
people was he stricken. Yet it pleased the Lord 
to bruise him : he hath put him to grief. 
3?:*£. ^^d ^h^y ^^^t passed by reviled him, wagging 
Luke their heads. It was about the sixth hour, and 
there was darkness over all the earth until the 
John ninth hour. After this, Jesus knowinar that all 



19 



29! things were now accomplished, that the scripture 
might be fulfilled saith, I thirst. Now there was 
set a vessel full of vinegar : and they filled a sponge 
with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to 

Matt his mouth. And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried 
with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabach- 
thani ? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast 
thou forsaken me ? 

Ps. Reproach hath broken my heart : and I am full 

* 21! of heaviness : and I looked for some to take pity, 

but there was none : and for comforters, but T found 
none. They gave me also gall for my meat : and 
in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. 
John When Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, 
Luke' It is finished. Father into thy hands, I commend 
2a : 46. j^y spirit : and having said thus, he gave up the 
John ghost. Then came the soldiers, but when they 

* 33[ saw that he was dead already, they brake not his 
^[ legs : but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced 

his side, and forthwith came thereout blood and 
water. 

These things were done that the scripture should 
be fulfilled, a bone of him shall not be broken, 
f^ One shall say unto him, What are these wounds 
■ le! in thy hands ? Then he shall answer, Those with 
fa^f^ which I was wounded in the house of my friends. 
All my bones are out of joint : they pierced my 
Rey^ hands and my feet. And he was clothed in a ves- 
ture dipped in blood. 

Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed 



19 



19 : 13. 



53 

garments from Bozrah ? Wherefore art thou red g^^ 
in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that ' 3. 
treadeth in the wine fat 7 I have trodden the wine 
press alone. 

And behold the vail of the temple was rent in 2^.^gi_ 
twain from the top to the bottom : and the earth " 54. 
did quake, and the rocks rent : and the graves were 
opened, and many bodies of the saints which slept, 
awoke, and came out of the graves after his resur- 
rection, and went into the holy city : and appeared 
unto many. Now when the centurion and they 
that were with him watching Jesus, saw the earth- 
quake, and those things that were done, they feared 
greatly, saying, Truly this was the son of God. 



CHRIST'S BURIAL. 

And behold there was a man named Joseph, a ^^^^ 
counsellor : and he was a good man, and a just : ^i, 
(The same had not consented to the counsel and 
deed of them,) he was of Arimathea, a city of the 
Jews, who also himself waited for the kingdom of 
God. This man went unto Pilate, and begged the 
body of Jesus. And when Joseph had taken the ^ffbg. 
body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth. 

And there came also Nicodemus, which at the l°}'^^_ 
first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mix- 
ture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds 
weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and 
wound it in linen clothes, with the spices, as the 
manner of the Jews is to bury. 

Now in the place where he was crucified, there 
was a garden, and in the garden a new sepulchre, 
wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they 
Jesus therefore, because of the Jews' preparation 
day, for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. And he '^^ff^ 
made his grave with the wicked and with the rich, 



54 lord's supper. 



in his death, because he had done no violence, nei- 
ther was any deceit in his mouth. 
25^.^^g*-_ And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other 
' 66. Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. 

Now the next day that followed the day of the 
preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came 
together unto Pilate, saying. Sir, we remember that 
that deceiver said while he was yet alive. After 
three days I will rise again. Command therefore, 
that the sepulchre be made sure, until the third 
day, lest his disciples come by night and steal him 
away, and say unto the people. He is risen from 
the dead : so the last error shall be worse than the 
first. Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch ; go 
your way, make it as sure as you can. So they 
went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the 
stone, and setting a watch. 



CHRIST'S RESURRECTION. 

Matt. i^ i\^Q end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn 
towards the first day of the week, came Mary Mag- 
dalene, and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre. 

^Q:\ And they said. Who shall roll us away the stone 

Matt, from the door of the sepulchre ? And behold there 
' 4. was a great earthquake : for the Angel of the Lord 
descended from heaven, and came and rolled back 
the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His 
countenance was like lightning, and his raiment 
white as snow. And for fear of him, the keepers 

^a^k (jicl shake, and become as dead men. (And when 
they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled 
away,) for it was very great. 

L^uke ^nd they entered in and found not the body of 

' 4, the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they 

^' were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men 

stood by them in shining garments. And as they 



55 



Matt. 
28: 6, 



Mark 



were afraid and bowed down their faces to the 
earth, they said unto them. Fear not ye : for 1 
know that ye seek Jesus, whicii was crucified. " ' "e. 
He is not here : for he has risen, as he said : come 
see the place where the Lord lay. Remember how 24" e! 
he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, '^■ 
saying. The Son of man must be delivered into the 
hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third 
day rise again. Go your way, tell his disciples, i6:7, 
and Peter, that he goeth before you into Galilee, 
there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. 

And they went out quickly, and fled from the 
sepulchre, for they trembled, and were amazed, 
neither said they any thing to any man, for they 
were afraid. And they remembered his words, ^^^l_ 
and returned from the sepulchre, and told all these ' 11. 
things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. It was 
Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the moth- 
er of James, and other women that were with them, 
which told these things unto the Apostles. 

Peter therefore went forth, and that other disci- io^s_ 
pie, and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both ^• 
together, and the other disciple did out run Peter, 
and came first to the sepulchre. And he stooping 
down and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying, 
yet went he not in. Then cometh Simon Peter, 
following him, and went into the sepulchre, and 
seeth the linen clothes lie, and the napkin that 
was about his head not lying with the linen clothes 
but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then 
went in also that other disciple which came first to 
the sepulchre and he saw and believed. For as 
yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise 
again from the dead. For thou wilt not leave my lo^^io. 
soul in hell ; neither wilt thou suffer thine holy one 
to see corruption. 

Then the disciples went away again unto their ^J^Yo 
own home. Now when they were going, behold. 



56 

28^^11- some of the watch came into the city, and showed 
" 15. unto the chief priests all these things that were 
done. And wlien they were assembled with the 
elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large 
money unto the soldiers, saying, Say ye, His disci- 
ples came by night, and stole him away while we 
slept. And if this come to the governor's ears, we 
will persuade him, and secure you. So they took 
the money, and did as they were taught. And 
this saying is commonly reported among the Jews 
until this day. 



THE RISEN SAVIOUR. 



Matt 
16: 9. 



When Jesus was risen, he appeared first to 
joim" Mary Magdalene. But Mary stood without at the 
^ ■ }s7 sepulchre weeping ; and as she wept, she stooped 
down, and looked into the sepulchre, and seeth two 
angels in white, sitting, the one at the head, and the 
other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 
And they say unto her, woman, why weepest 
thou ? She saith unto them. Because they have 
taken away my Lord, and I know not where they 
have laid him. And when she had thus said, she 
turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and 
knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, 
woman why weepest thou ? Whom seekest thou 7 
She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto 
him. Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me 
where thou hast laid him, and I will take him 
away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned 
herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni : which is to 
say. Master, Jesus saith unto her. Touch me not ; 
for I am not yet ascended to my Father : but go to 
my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my 
Father, and your Father : and to my God, and 
your God. 



lord's supper. 57 



Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that 
she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken 
these things unto her. 

The same day at evening, being the first day of 
the week, when the doors were shut where the dis- 
ciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came 
Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, 
Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he 
showed unto them his hands and his side. Then 
were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 
Then saith Jesus to them again. Peace be unto 
you : as my Father hath sent me, even so send I 
you. And when he had said this, he breathed on 
them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy 
Ghost : whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remit- 
ted unto them, and whosesoever sins ye retain, they 
are retained. 

But Thomas one of the twelve, called Didymus, 
was not with them when Jesus came. The other 
disciples therefore said unto him. We have seen the 
Lord. But he said unto them. Except I shall see in 
his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger 
into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into 
his side, I will not believe. 

And after eight days, again his disciples were 
within, and Thomas with them : then came Jesus, 
the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and 
said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, 
Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands : and 
reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side : 
and be not faithless, but believing. Thomas 
answered and said unto him, My Lord and my 
God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou 
hast seen me, thou hast believed : blessed are they 
that have not seen, and yet have believed. 



John 
20: 19- 



58 



THE RISEN SAVIOUR. 

si^^l- Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at 

6, the sea of Tiberias : and on this wise showed he 

12; himself. There were together Simon Peter, and 

\^ Thomas called Didymiis, and Nathanael of Cana 

in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other 

of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I 

go a fishing. They say unto him, we also go with 

thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship 

immediately : and that night they caught nothing. 

But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood 

on the shore : but the disciples knew not that it 

was Jesus. Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, 

have ye any meat? They answered him ^o. 

And he said unto them. Cast the net on the right 

side of the ship, and ye shall find. 

As soon then as they were come to land, they 
saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and 
bread. Jesus saith unto them. Come and dine. 
And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art 
thou ? knowing that it was the Lord. 

This is now the third time that Jesus showed 
himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from 
the dead. So when they had dined, Jesus saith to 
Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me 
more than these ? He saith unto him, yea, Lord ; 
thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him. 
Feed my lambs. He saith unto him again the 
second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me ? 
He saith unto him, yea. Lord : thou knowest that 
I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of 
Jonas, lovest thou me ? Peter was grieved because 
he said unto him the third time, lovest thou me ? 
and he said unto him, Lord thou knowest all things : 



59 

thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto 
him, Feed my sheep. 

And behold, two of them went to a village called 24!'^3_ 
Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three- it, 
score /urlongs. And they talked together of all 45- 
these things which had happened. And it came ^^• 
to pass, that, while they communed together and 
reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with 
them. But their eyes were holden that they should 
not know him. And he said unto them. What 
manner of communications are these that ye have 
one to another, as ye walk, and are sad ? 

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he 
expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things 
concerning himself Then opened he their under- 
standing, that they might understand the scriptures, 
and said unto them. Thus it is written, and thus it 
behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead 
the third day : and that repentance and remission 
of sins should be preached in his name, among all 
nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are wit- 
nesses of these things. And behold, I send the 
promise of my Father upon you : but tarry ye in 
the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with 
power from on high. 

Many nations shall come, and say, Come, and f^f 
let us go up to the mountain of the liOrd, and to 
the house of the God of Jacob ; and he shall teach 
us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths : for 
the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the 
Lord from Jerusalem. 

I delivered unto you first of all, that which I also cor. 
received, how that Christ died for our sins accord- ' a 
ing to the scriptures : and that he was buried, and 
that he rose again the third day, according to the 
scriptures : and that he was seen of Cephas, then 
of the twelve : 8^,fter that, he was seen of above five 
hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part 



60 lord's supper. 



remain unto this present : but some are fallen asleep. 
After that he was seen of James ; then of all the 
apostles. And last of all, he was seen of me also ; 
as of one born out of due time. 



CHRIST'S ASCENSION. 

^J'^'JJ And he led them out as far as to Bethany. 
Acts' When they therefore were come together, they 
^'t asked of him, saying, Lord wilt thou at this time 
restore again the kingdom to Israel ? And he said 
unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the 
seasons, which the Father hath put in his own 
power. Bat ye shall receive power after that the 
Holy Ghost is come upon you, and ye shall be wit- 
nesses unto me, both in Jerusalem and all Judea, 
and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the 
earth. 
g^^J^g All power is given unto me in heaven and in 
19^ earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, bap- 
tizing them in the name of the Father, and of the 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost : teaching them to 
observe all things whatsoever I have commanded 
you : and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the 
end of the world. Amen. 

And when he had spoken these things, while 



20. 



Acts 
1: 9, 



10, they beheld, he was taken up, and a cloud received 



11. 



him out of their sight. 

And while they looked steadfastly toward heav- 
en, as he went up, behold, two men stood by them 
in white apparel. Which also said. Ye men of 
Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven ? 
This same Jesus which is taken up from you into 
heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have 
Luke seen him go into heaven. And they worshipped 
him, and returned to Jerusalem, with great joy : 



24: 62, 
63 



lord's supper. 61 



25. 



And were continually in the temple, praising and 
blessing God. 

When he ascended up on high, he led captivity ^p| 
captive, and gave gifts unto men. Wherefore he Heb." 
is able also to save them to the uttermost that come l' ^^ 
unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make 
intercession for them. Who, when he had by 
himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand 
of the majesty on high. 



REDEMPTION. 

Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said ^^°^{_ 
unto them, draw out, and take you a lamb, accor- ' 24, 
ding to your families, and kill the passover. And 
ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the 
blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and 
two side-posts with the blood that is in the bason. 
For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyp- 
tians ; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, 
and on the two side-posts, the Lord will pass over 
the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come 
in unto your houses to smite you. And ye shall 
observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to 
thy sons for ever. 

Thus shall Aaron come into the holy place : ^^evit. 
with a young bullock for a sin oifering, and a ram * n, 
for a burnt offering. And Aaron shall bring the {5; 
bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, ^^• 
and shall make an atonement for himself, and for 
his house. He shall sprinkle the blood upon the 
mercy seat, seven times. Then shall he kill the 
goat of the sin oifering, that is for the people. And 
he shall make an atonement for the holy place, 
because of the unclearuiess of the children of Israel. 
For the life of the flesh is in the blood : and I have 17:71; 
given it to you upon the altar, to make an atone- 



62 



ment for your souls : for it is the blood that maketh 
an atonenient for the soul. 
Heb^^ Now when these things were thus ordained, the 
15, priests went always into the first tabernacle, accom- 
tl~ plishing the service of God. But into the second 
went the High Priest alone, once every year, not 
without blood, which he offered for himself, and 
for the errors of the people : the Holy Ghost thus 
signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was 
not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle 
was yet standing : which was a figure for the time 
then present, in which were offered both gifts and 
sacrifices, that could not make him that did the 
service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience : 
which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers 
washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them 
until the time of reformation. 

But Christ being come a High Priest of good 
things to come, by a greater and more perfect tab- 
ernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of 
this building : neither by the blood of goats and 
calves, but by his own blood, he entered in once 
into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemp- 
tion for us. 

For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the 
ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth 
to the purifying of the flesh ; how much more shall 
the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit 
oftered himself without spot to God, purge your 
conscience from dead works to serve the living God. 

And almost all things are by the law purged 
with blood ; and without shedding of blood is no 
remission. It was therefore necessary that the pat- 
terns of things in the heavens should be purified 
with these : but the heavenly things themselves 
with better sacrifices than these. For Christ is not 
entered into the holy places made with hands, 
which are the figures of the true : but into heaven 



CONSTITUTION OF A CHURCH. 63 



itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us : 
nor yet. that he should oifer himself often, as the 
high priest entereth into the holy place every year, 
with blood of others ; for then must he often have 
suffered since the foundation of the world ; but now 
once in the end of the world, hath he appeared to 
put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 

Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many. 
The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, ^f^^^^ 
but to mmister, and to give his life a ransom for 
many. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed \^°^^- 
for us. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitia- Rom. 
tion through faith in his blood, to declare his right- ^ = ^^^ 
eousness for the remission of sins, that are past, 
through the forbearance of God. For Christ also Y^\l^ 
hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, 
that he might bring us to God, being put to death 
in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit. 

Who his own self bear our sins in his own body ^/.^^ 
on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live 
unto righteousness : by whose stripes ye were 
healed. 

As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and bles- Matt. 
sed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, " 2?! 
and said. Take, eat, this is my body. And he took ^^' 
the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, 
saying. Drink ye all of it, for this is my blood of 
the new testament, which is shed for many, for the 
remission of sins. 



CONSTITUTION OF A CHURCH. 



ICor. 
9, 



Ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 
Other foundation can no man lay, than that is laid, " ' ii 
which is Jesus Christ. The stone which the build- ^^f^j"" 
ers disallowed, the same is made the head of the 



3 

corner. 



64 CONSTITUTION OF A CHURCH. 



Eph^ Blessed be the God and Father of onr Lord Jesus 
20- Christ, who hath blessed us with aU spiritual bles- 
sings m heavenly places in Christ : and set him at 
his own right hand in heavenly places, far above 
all principality, and power, and might, and domin- 
ion, and every name that is named, not only in this 
world, but also in that which is to come : and hath 
put all things under his feet, and gave him to be 
the head over all things to the Church, which is 
his body, the fulness of him which filleth all in all. 
Eph. Througli him we have access by one Spirit, unto 
' 22. the Father. 

Now therefore, ye are no more strangers and 
foreigners ; but fellow-citizens with the saints, and 
of the household of God. And are built upon the 
foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus 
Christ himself, being the chief corner stone : n 
whom all the building fitly framed together, grow- 
eth unto a holy temple in the Lord : in whom you 
also are builded together for a habitation of God 
igTim. through the Spirit : which is the Church of the 

living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 
i2^°i3 ^y ^^^^ Spirit are we all baptized into one body, 
whether we be Jews or Gentiles ; whether we be 
bond or free ; and have been all made to drink 
Eph. into one Spirit. There is one body and one spirit, 
5^ even as ye are called in one hope of your calling ; 
g' one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism ; one God and 
ii! Father of all, who is above all, and through all, 
u, and in you all. Wherefore when he (Jesus,) ascen- 
\l[ ded up on high, he gave some Apostles ; and some 
Prophets ; and some Evangelists ; and some Pas- 
tors and teachers : For the perfecting of the Saints, 
for the work of the ministry ; for the edifying of the 
body of Christ : that we may grow up into him 
in all things which is the head, even Christ : from 
whom the whole body fitly joined together, and 
compacted by that which every joint supplieth. 



CONSTITUTION OF A CHURCH. 65 



according to the effectual working in the measure 
of every part making increase of the body, unto the 
edifying of itself in love. 

Having then gifts, differing according to the j^°™^ 
grace given to us, whether prophecy, let us pro- if 
phesy according to the proportion of faith : or min- 
istry, let us wait on our ministering : or he that 
teacheth, on teaching: or he that exhorteth, on 
exhortation : he that giveth, let him do it with 
simplicity : he that ruleth, with dihgence : he that 
showeth mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be 
without dissimulation : abhor that which is evil, 
cleave to that which is good. 

Be kindly affectionated one to another with broth- 
erly love, in honour preferring one another. Not 
slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the 
Lord, rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, con- 
tinuing instant in prayer. Distributing to the ne- 
cessity of saints ; given to hospitality. Bless them 
which persecute you, bless, and curse not. Rejoice 
with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that 
weep. Be of the same mind one towards another. 
Mind not high things, but condescend to men of 
low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 

Touching brotherly love, ye need not that I write 
unto you : for ye yourselves are taught of God to 
love one another. A new commandment I give 13^34 
unto you. That ye love one another, as I have 
loved you, that ye also love one another. By this 
shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye 
have love one to another. 

Follow after the things which make for peace, 
and things wherewith one may edify another. 
Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are Jph. 
called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long- ' 2; 
suffering, forbearing one another in love ; endea- ^ 
vouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond 
of peace. 



1 Thess. 
4: 9. 



John 



Bom. 
14 : 19. 



66 CONSTITUTION OF A CHURCH. 



122^6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem : they shall pros- 
7; per that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and 
prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren 
and companions' sakes I will nov/ say, Peace be 
Ps. within thee. Behold, how good and how pleasant 
^^^'l] it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. It is 
3' like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran 
down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard : that 
went down to the skirts of his garments. As the 
dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended 
upon the mountains of Zion, for there the Lord 
commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. 
Col. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all 
wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another 
in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing 
Heb. with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And con- 
sider one another to provoke unto love and to good 
works. 
Matt. Ye are the salt of the earth : but if the salt have 
^'' u, lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is 
}g' thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, 
and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the 
light of the world. A city that is set on a hill 
cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and 
put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, and it 
giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let 
your light so shine before men, that they may see 
your good works, and glorify your father which is 
in heaven. 
Ps. They that trust in the Lord, shall be as mount 
* 2! Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for 
ever. As the mountains are round about Jerusa- 
lem, so the Lord is round about his people, from 
henceforth even for ever. 
i?^26 Now the God of peace, that brought again from 
" 21! the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of 
the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting 
covenant, make you perfect in every good work. 



CHURCH DISCIPLINE. 67 



to do his will, working in you that which is well- 
pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ: to 
whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 



CHURCH DISCIPLINE. 

We that are strong ought to bear the infirmities J^^.™- 
of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let % 
every one of us please his neighbour for his good 
to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself. 

If a man be overtaken in a fault ye which are g^.^^ 
spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meek- 
ness ; considering thyself lest those also be tempted. 
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, ^f^i^ 
go and tell him his fault between thee and him is. 
alone : if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy 
brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take 
with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of 
two or three witnesses, every word may be estab- 
lished. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell 
it unto the Church : but if he neglect to hear the 
church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man, 
and a publican. Verily I say unto you, Whatso- 
ever ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in 
heaven : and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth, 
shall be loosed in heaven. 

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that 
are unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the 
weak, be patient toward all men. For yourselves ^2Y'7 
know how ye ought to follow us : and if any man }J 
obey not our word, by this epistle, note that man, ii. 
and have no company with him, that he may be 
ashamed ; yet count him not as an enemy, but 
admonish him as a brother. We hear that there 
are some which walk among you disorderly, work- 
ing not at all, but are busy-bodies. Now we com- 
mand you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus 



1 Thess. 
5: 14. 



2 Thess. 



68 CHURCH DISCIPLINE. 

Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every 
brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the 
tradition he received of iis. 
ig*?"": It is reported commonly, that there is fornication 

6. among you, and such fornication, as is not, so 
much as named amongst the Gentiles that one 
should have his father's wife. And ye are puffed 
up and have not rather mourned, that he that hath 
done this deed, might be taken away from among 
you. For I verily as absent in body but present in 
spirit have judged already, as though I were pres- 
ent, concerning him that hath so done this deed, in 
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are 
gathered together, and my spirit, Avith the power 
of our Lord Jesus Christ, to deliver such a one 
unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the 
spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus, 
^g^'^g But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved 

10,' me, but in part : that I may not overcharge you all. 

i\ To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also : for 

^' if I forgive any thing, to whom I forgave it, for 
your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ. 
Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which 
was inflicted of many. So that contrariwise, ye 
ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest 
perhaps such a one should he swallowed up with 
overmuch sorrow. Wherefore I beseech you, that 
you would confirm your love towards him. 
Malt. Peter said. Lord, how oft shall my brother sin 
against me, and I forgive him ? till seven times ? 
Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, until 
}^^:\ seven times : but, until seventy times seven. If he 
trespass against thee seven times in a day, and 
seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I 
repent, thou shalt forgive him. 



18: 21 

22, 



ORDINATION. 69 



Jer. 
: 15. 



ORDINATION OF MINISTERS. 

Thus saith the God of Israel : I will gather the g^^.^Vj 
remnant of my flock, out of all countries whither I at. 
have driven them, and will bring them again to 
their folds, and they shall be fruitful and increase. 
And I will give you pastors according to mine 
heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and 
understanding. 

Wherefore, when he (Jesus) ascended up on Eph. 
high, he gave some, apostles : and some, prophets : ' i?; 
and some, evangelists : and some, pastors, and \l' 
teachers : for the perfecting of the saints, for the 
work of *the ministry, for the edifying of the body 
of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the faith, 
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a 
perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the 
fulness of Christ. 

When they (Paul and Barnabas) liad preached i^^2i, 
the gospel to that city, they returned again to Lystra, ^s. 
and to Iconium, and Antioch, confirmins: the disci- 



ples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith. 
And when they had ordained them elders in every 
church, and had prayed with fasting, they com- 
mended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. 

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou J^}^^ 
shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, 
and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed 
thee. The things that thou hast heard of me among ^^'fim. 
many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful 
men, v/ho shall be able to teach others also. If '^if, 
any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having 
faithful children, not accused of riot or unruly. 
For a Bishop must be blameless, as the steward 
of God ; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given 
to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre, but a 



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70 ORDINATION. 



lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, 
just, holy, temperate, holding fast the faithful 
word, as he hath been taught, that he may be 
able by sound doctrine both to exhort, and to con- 
vince the gainsayers. 

j!*^^ In all things showing thyself a pattern of good 
' 9! works : in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, 
sincerity. Sound speech that cannot be condemn- 
ed, that he that is of the contrary part may be 
ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. 

^2^™' Study to show thyself approved unto God, a work- 
23! man that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly divi- 
25! ding the word of truth. But foolish and unlearned 
questions avoid, knowing that they do gender 
strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not 
strive : but be gentle unto all men, apt 'to teach 
patient, in meekness ; instructing those that oppose 
themselves. 

2 Tim. I charge thee therefore before God and the Lord 
' 5. Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the 
dead at his appearing, and his kingdom: preach 
the word, be instant in season, out of season, re- 
prove, relDuke, exhort with all long-suffering and 
doctrine. For the time will come when they will 
not endure sound doctrine, but after their own 
lusts, shall they heap to themselves teachers having 
itching ears. And they shall turn away their ears 
from the truth and shall be turned unto fables. 
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, 
do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of 
thy ministry. 



ORDINATION OF MINISTERS. 

-^^l And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and 
of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even 
thus, O ye children of Israel ? saith the Lord. I 



ORDINATION. 71 



Ezek. 
33: 7- 



Jer. 
1: 7, 



have set watchmen upon thy walls O Jerusalem, ^^^f-^ 
which shall never hold then' peace day nor night. 7. 
Ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not 
silence ; and give him no rest till he establish, and 
till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. 

O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto 
the house of Israel : therefore thou shalt hear the 
word of my mouth, and warn them from me : 
when I say unto the wicked, O wicked man thou 
shall surely die, if thou dost not speak to warn the 
wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in 
his iniquity : but his blood will I require at thine 
hand. Nevertheless if thou warn the wicked in 
his way to turn from it : if he do not turn from his 
way, he shall die in his iniquity : but thou hast 
delivered thy soul. 

Say not, I am a child : for thou shalt go to all 
that I shalt send thee, and whatsoever I command 
thee thou shalt speak. Be not afraid of their faces : 
for I am with thee, to deliver thee, saith the Lord. 

Deut 

The prophet which shall presume to speak a 18:20. 
word in my name, which I have not commanded 
him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of 
other gods, even that prophet shall die. The ^^fu. 
prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream ; 
and he that hath my word, let him speak my word 
faithfully. Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from 
thence ; touch no unclean thing ; go ye out of the 
midst of her ; be ye clean that bear the vessels of 
the Lord. 

How beautiful upon the mountains, are the feet ^^^'^}} 
of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth 
peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that pub- 
lisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, fThyGod 
reigneth ! 

Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the ^^f^k 
sea : and a great multitude from Galilee, followed ' 12', 
him, and from Judea. And he goeth up into a ^'^' 



72 ORDINATION. 



mountain and calleth unto him whom he would, 
and they came unto him. And he ordained twelve, 
that they should be with him and that he might 
send them forth to preach. And breathed on them, 
and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost. 

2o°^22 Whosesoever sins ye remit they are remitted, and 
' 23! whosesoever sins ye retain they are retained. Yer- 

18:^18. ily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on 
earth shall be bound in heaven : and whatsoever 
ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 

1 Tim. I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled 
me for that he counted me faithful, putting me into 

1 Cor. the ministry. For 1 think that God hath set forth 

^' 1.' us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death : 
for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to 
angels, and to men. Let a man so account of us, 
as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the 
mysteries of God. 

Eph. And he gave some apostles ; and some prophets ; 

^" Ji and some evangelists ; and some pastors and teach- 
ers ; for the perfecting of the sains, for the work of 
the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. 

^3^™- A bishop then must be blameless, the husband 
7. of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, 
given to hospitality, apt to teach ; not given to 
. wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but 
patient, not a brawler, not covetous ; one that ruleth 
well his own house, having his children in subjec- 
tion with all gravity ; (for if a man know not how 
to rule his own house, how shall he take care of 
the Church of God ?) Not a novice, lest being lift- 
ed up with pride he fall into the condemnation of 
the devil. Moreover he must have a good report 
of them* which are without, lest he fall into 
reproach and the snare of the devil. 

1 Tim. But thou, O man of God, flee these things ; and 

^* J2. follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, 
patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, 



ORDINATION. 73 



lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also 
called, and hast professed a good profession before 
many witnesses. Thou therefore, my son, be ^^f'f 
strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Endure " 3| 
hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 6~ 

No man that warreth, entangleth himself with 
the affairs of this life, that he may please him who 
hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man 
also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned 
except he strive lawfully. The husbandman, that 
laboureth, must be first partaker of the fruits. 

Be not ye called Rabbi : for one is your Master, 23! 3. 
even Christ, and all ye are brethren. I charge thee 1 Tim. 
before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the 
elect angels, that thou observe these things, with- 
out preferring one before another, doing nothing 
by partiality. These things command and teach. \T^^_ 
Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an 6. 
example of the believers, in word, in conversation, 
in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhor- 
tation, to doctrine. Neglect not the gift that is in 
thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the 
laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Medi- 
tate upon these things, give thyself wholly to them, 
that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed 
unto thyself and unto the doctrine : continue in 
them : for in doing this, thou shalt both save thy- 
self and them that hear thee. 

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy ^gT^JJ" 
trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and is! 
oppositions of science, falsely so called : I give thee 
charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all 
things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius 
Pilate witnessed a good confession ; that thou keep 
this commandment without spot, unrebukable, 
until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. 



14. 



74 ORDINATION. 



ORDINATION OF DEACONS. 

^'^}\ In those days, when the number of the disciples 
' 2' was multiphed, there arose a murmuring of the 
l] Grecians against the Hebrews, because their wid- 
l' ows were neglected in the daily ministration. 

Then the twelve called the multitude of the dis- 
ciples unto them, and said. It is not reason that we 
should leave the word oif God, and serve tables. 
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven 
men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and 
wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, 
and to the ministry of the word. 

And the saying pleased the whole multitude : 

and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of 

the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and 

Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas 

a proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the 

apostles ; and when they had prayed, they laid 

their hands on them. 

1 Tim. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double- 

9! tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of 

}?; filthy lucre ; holding the mystery of the faith in a 

JJ pure conscience. And let these also first be proved ; 

then let them use the office of a deacon, being found 

blameless. 

Even so must their wives be grave, not slander- 
ers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons 
be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children 
and their own houses well. For they that have 
used the office of a deacon well, purchase to them- 
selves a good degree, and great boldness in the 
faith which is in Christ Jesus. 
^Matt gg YiQi jQ called Rabbi : for one is your Master, 
" 10! even Christ ; and all ye are brethren. Neither be 



DEDICATION. 75 



ye called masters : for one is your Master, even 
Christ. But he that is greatest among you, shall 2^^**- 
be your servant. 

We then that are strong ought to bear the infir- f^J^^ 
mities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. ' 2! 
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his 
good to edification. 



DEDICATION OF A PLACE OF WORSHIP. 

O WORSHIP the Lord in the, beauty of holiness: 9^^% 

fear before him all the earth. Exalt ye the Lord ps. 

99 5 
our God, and worship at his footstool ; for he is 

holy. . Let all those that seek thee, rejoice and be ^q^%^ 

glad in thee, let such as love thy salvation, say 

continually, the Lord be magnified. 

O come, let us sing unto the Lord : let us make ^l^- j 
a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Praise _ps. 
ye the Lord : praise God in his sanctuary : praise 
him in the firmament of his power. Sing O hea- 49^1^- 
ven, and be joyful O earth, and break forth into le. 
singing, O mountains : for God hath comforted his 
people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. 

But Zion said. The Lord hath forsaken me, and 
my Lord hath forgotten me. Can a woman forget 
her sucking child, that she should not have com- 
passion on the son of her womb ? yea they may 
forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold I have 
graven thee upon the palms of my hands: thy 
walls are continually before me. And of Zion it 87^5, 
shall be said, This and that man was born in her : ^^ 
and the highest himself shall establish her. The 
Lord shall count when he writeth up the people : 
that this man was born there. Selah. Do good ^s. 
in thy good pleasure unto Z ion : build there the 
walls of Jerusalem. 

If I forget thee O Jerusalem, let my right hand 137 f 5. 



DEDICATION. 



87 



3. 



jg^fg forget her cunning. If I do not remember thee let 
my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth ; if I 
Ps. prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. Pray 
" i\ for the peace of Jerusalem : they shall prosper that 
®- love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and pros- 
perity within thy palaces. For my brethren and 
companion's sakes I will now say, Peace be within 
thee. Because of the house of the Lord our God, 
I will seek thy good, 
loo^'a Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his 
" i presence with singing. Enter into his gates with 
thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. 
Jf-^^ The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all 

the dwellings of Jacob. 

jj'fj How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of 

' 2' hosts ! My soul longeth, yea even fainteth for the 

courts of the Lord : my heart and my flesh crieth 

out for the living God. Yea the sparrow hath 

found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, 

where she may lay her young, even thine altars 

O Lord of hosts, my King and my Grod. 

g^T^jg Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, 

' 14.' shall flourish in the courts of our God. They 

shall still bring forth fruit in -old age: they shall 

&ir^4, be fat and flourishing. Blessed are they that 

^^- dwell in thy house : they will be still praising 

thee. Selah. For a day in thy courts is better 

than a thousand. I had rather be a door keeper 

in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents 

of wickedness. 

2 chron. And he stood before the altar of the Lord, in the 

'' \i, presence of all the Congregation of Israel, and 

^^' spread forth his hands : and said O Lord God of 

Israel, there is no God like thee in the heaven nor 

in the earth, which keepest covenant, and showest 

mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee 

with all their hearts, hearken therefore, unto the 

supplication of thy servants, and of thy people 



DEDICATION. 11 



Israel, which they shall make towards this place :-^g^^^ 
hear thou from thy dwelling-place, even from 30, 
heaven 5 and when thou hearest, forgive, al' 

If there be dearth in the land, if there be pesti- ^' 
lence, if there be blasting or mildew, locusts or 
caterpillars ; if their enemies besiege them in the 
cities of their land: whatsoever sore, or whatso- 
ever sickness there be : then what prayer, or what 
supplication soever shall be made of any man, or 
of all thy people Israel, when every oue shall know 
his own sore and his own grief, and shall spread 
forth his hands in this house : then hear thou from 
heaven thy dwelling-place, and forgive ; and ren- 
der unto every man according unto all his ways, 
whose heart thou knowest (for thou only knowest 
the hearts of the children of men :) 

Moreover concerning the stranger which is not 
of thy people Israel, but is come from a far country 
for thy great Name's sake, and thy mighty hand, 
and thy stretched out arm : if they come and 
pray in this house : then hear thou from the heav- 
ens, even from thy dwelling place, and do accord- 
ing to all that the stranger calleth to thee for ; that 
all people of the earth may know thy Name, and 
fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know 
that this house which I have built, is called by thy 
name. 

Now my God let (I beseech thee) thine eyes be 
open, and let thine ears be attent unto the prayer 
that is made in this place. Now therefore arise, O 
Lord God, into thy resting place, and the ark of 
thy strength : let thy priests, O Lord God, be 
clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in 
goodness. 

I, John, saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, com- ^J^^ 
ing down from God out of heaven, prepared as a ' 10! 
bride adorned for her husband. And he showed 
me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending 



SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 



2f-^ii ^^^ ^^ heaven from God, having the glory of God : 

' 18,' and her light was like unto a stone, most precious ; 

2?; even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal ; and had 

ll'~ a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and 

25! at the gates twelve angels, and names written 

thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes 

of the children of Israel. And the building of the 

wall of it was of jasper, and the city was pure 

gold, like unto clear glass. And the foundations 

of the wall of the city were garnished with all 

manner of precious stones. The first foundation 

was jasper ; the second, sapphire ; the third, a 

chalcedony ; the fourth, an emerald. And the 

twelve gates were twelve pearls, every several gate 

was of one pearl, and the street of the city was 

pure gold, as it were transparent glass. 

And I saw no temple therein for the Lord God 
Almighty, and the Lamb, are the temple of it. 
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the 
moon, to shine in it : for the glory of God did lighten 
it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. And the 
gates of it shall not be shut at all by day : for there 
shall be no night there. And there shall in no 
wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither 
whatsoever v/orketh abomination, or maketh a lie : 
but they which are written in the Lamb's book of 
life. 



RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN 
REQUIRED. 

Eph. Ye fathers provoke not your children to wrath : 
but bring them up in the nurture and admonition 
of the Lord. 

^^7. The just man walketh in his integrity : his chil- 
dren are blessed after him. The children of thy 



SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 79 

servants shall continue, and their seed shall be ^^Jf-^g 
established before thee. 

The Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that ^^.^J^ 
thing which I do ; seeing that Abraham shall is,' 
surely become a great and mighty nation, and all 
the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 
For I know him that he will command his chil- 
dren and his household after him, and they shall 
keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judg- 
ment, that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that 
which he hath spoken of him. 

When all Israel is come to appear before the 3?f n, 
Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose, \l> 
thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their 
hearing. Gather the people together, men and 
women, and children, and thy stranger that is 
within thy gates, that they may hear, and that 
they may learn, and fear the Lord, your God, and 
observe to do all the words of this law : and that 
their children which have not known any thing, 
may hear, and learn to fear the Lord your God. 

Set your hearts unto all the words which I tes- 
tify among you this day, which ye shall command 
your children to observe, to do all the words of this 
law. And thou shalt teach them diligently unto 
thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou 
sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by 
the way, and when thou liest down and when thou 
risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign 
upon thine hand, and they shalt be as frontlets 
between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them 
upon the posts of thy house and on thy gates. 

Train up a child in the way he should go, and JJ 
when he is old, he will not depart from it. Chasten ^I'^.^Jq 
thy son, while there is hope ; and let not thy soul 
spare for his crying. The rod and reproof give Prov, 
wisdom : but a child left to himself bringeth his 
mother to shame. 



Deut. 
2: 46. 



Deut. 
6: 7, 



Prov. 



29 : 15. 



80 SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 



igSam. The Lord said to Samiie], In that day, I wi 

12 



13. 



perform against Eli all things which T have spoken 
concerning his house : when I begin, I will also 
make an end. For I have told him that I will 
judge his house for ever, for the iniquity which he 
knoweth : because his sons made themselves vile, 
and he restrained them not. 



COUNSEL TO CHILDREN. 

38^^ii- Come ye children, hearken unto me: I will 
" 16. teach you the fear of the Lord. Keep thy tongue 
from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.' De- 
part from evil, and do good. 
Esod. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy 
^^ ' l] God in vain : for the Lord will not hold him guilt- 
\l' less, that taketh his name in vain. 

Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy. 
Thou shalt not kill. 
Thou shalt not steal. 
Lev. Neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. 

Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head and 

honour the face of the old man and fear thy God, 

I am the Lord. 

^^°^^ Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy 

days may be long upon the land which the Lord 

Col. thy God giveth thee. Children obey your parents 

^'^^' in all things, for this is well-pleasing unto the 

jJ^J^ Lord. Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, 

Prov." despise not thy mother when she is old. The eye 

^"■^^" that mocketh at his father and despiseth to obey 

his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it 

Deut. out, and the young eagles shall eat it. Cursed be 

^^=1^- he that setteth hght by his father or his mother: 

and all the people shall say. Amen. 
2 Kings And he (Elisha) went up unto Bethel : and as he 
■ 24 was going up by the way, there came forth little 



YOUTH. 81 



children out of the city, and mocked him, and said 
unto him, Go up thou bald head. And he turned 
back and looked on them, and cursed them in the 
name of the Lord, and there came forth two she 
bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two chil- 
dren of them. 

Hear O my son, and receive my sayings, and ^^,°J^ 
the years of thy life shall be many. I have taught 



13. 



thee in the way of wisdom : I have led thee in u] 
right paths. When thou goest, thy steps shall not 
be straitened, and when thou runnest, thou shalt 
not stumble. Enter not into the path of the wick- 
ed, and go not in the way of evil men. Take fast 
hold of instruction, let her not go; keep her for 
she is thy life. 

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy ecci 
youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years 
draw nigh when thou shalt say I have no pleasure 
in them. 

Jesus said, suffer little children, and forbid them Matt 
not to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom 
of heaven. I love them that love me, and those Prov, 
that seek me early shall find me. 



12: 1. 



17. 



Exod. 
20: 9. 



COUNCIL TO THE YOUNG. 

Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work. 

The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he Ecci, 

eat little or much. He that tilleth his land shall prov." 

have plenty of bread : but he that folio weth after ^^ ' ^^• 

vain persons, shall have poverty enough. He Prov. 

becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand : but ^^ ' J 
the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that 
gatherelh in summer, is a wise son : but he that 
sleepeth in harvest, is a son that causeth shame. 

The soul of the sluggard desireth and hath noth- Prov. 

ing : but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. ^^'' ^* 



82 



MEETINGS OF YOUTH. 



12^24. "The hand of the dihgent shall bear rule : but the 

^Prov/ slothful shall be under tribute. Seest thou a man 

diligent in his business? he shall stand before 

kings, he shall not stand before mean men. 

Prov. Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that caus- 

1 Cor.' eth to err from the words of knowledge. Be not 

15 : 33. deceived : evil communications corrupt good man- 

Exod. ners. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil : 

neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after 

ps. many, to wrest judgment. Blessed is the man that 

walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand - 

eth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of 

Prov. the scornful. He that walketh with wise men, 

^^ '• 2^- shall be wise : but a companion of fools shall be 

destroyed. 

Pyoj'jj My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 

' 12', If they say, Let us lurk privily for the innocent ; 

u, let us swallow them up alive, as the grave, and 

Jg' whole, as those that go down into the pit : we shall 

IS- find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses 

with spoil : cast in thy lot among us, let us all 

have one purse. My son, walk not thou in the 

way with them ; refrain thy foot from their path ; 

for their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed 

blood. And they lay wait for their own blood, they 

lark privily for their own lives. 

Prov. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go 

■ is', not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by 

\j[ it, turn from it, and pass away. For they sleep 

not, except they have done mischief: and their 

sleep is taken away unless they cause some to fall. 

For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink 

the Avine of violence. 

7^ ^6, At the window of my house, I looked through 

7.' my casement, and behold among the simple ones, 

loi I discerned among the youths, a young man void 

ll[ of undei-standing. Passing through the street, there 

met him a woman subtil of heart. He goeth after 



MEETINGS OF YOUTH. 83 



9: 18. 
Prov. 

7: 27. 



7: 1, 

2. 

Eccl. 

11 : 9, 



Eccl. 
2: 1, 



her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, 
or as a fool to the correction of the stocks, till a 
dart strike through his liver, as a bird hasteth to 
the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. 
He knoweth not that the dead are there and that Prov 
her guests are in the depths of hell Her house is 
the way to hell, going down to the chambers of 
death. 

My son, keep my words, and lay up my com- Prov, 
mandments with thee. Keep my commandments 
and live. Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, 
and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy 
youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in 
the sight of thine eyes : but know thou, that for all 
these things, God will bring thee into judgment. 

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy 
youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years 
draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleas- Z 
ure in them . while the sun or the light, or the I] 
moon or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds ^^' 
return after the rain : in the day when the keepers m! 
of the house shall tremble, and the strong men 
shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease, 
because they are few, and those that look out of 
the windows be darkened : and the doors shall be 
shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding 
is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, 
and all the daughters of music shall be brought low. 

Also when they shall be afraid of that which is 
high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond 
tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a 
burden, and desire shall fail : because man goeth 
to his long home, and the mourners go about the 
streets : or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the 
golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at 
the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. 
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was 
and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. 



84 FEMALE MEETINGS. 



Let US hear the conclusion of the whole matter : 
Fear God, and keep his commandments, for this is 
the whole duty of man. For God shall bring 
every work into judgment, with every secret thing, 
whether it be good, or whether it be evil. 



FEMALE VIRTUE AND PIETY COMMENDED. 

sI'-To Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price 

ii! is far above rubies. The heart of her husband 

13; doth safely trust in her. She will do him good, 

\l' and not evil, all the days of her life. 

24i She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh will- 

23; ingly with her hands. She riseth also while it is 

^^- yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a 

portion to her maidens. She layeth her hands to 

the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She 

maketh fine linen, and selleth it, and delivereth 

girdles unto the merchant. 

She looketh well to the ways of her household, 
and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children 
arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, 
and he praiseth her. She openeth her mouth with 
wisdom ; and in her tongue is the law of kind- 
ness. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor, 
yea she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 
2^Kin|s ii fgii Qy^ ^ (ig^y^ ^Y\^^ Elisha passed to Shunem, 
9! where was a great woman ; and she constrained 
him to eat bread : and so it was, that as oft as he 
passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. And 
she said unto her husband. Behold now I perceive, 
that this is a holy man of God, which passeth by 
us continually. I^et us make a little chamber, I 
pray thee, on the wall, and let us set for him there 
a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick : 
and it shall be when he cometh to us, that he shall 
in thither. 



FEMALE MEETINGS. 85 



David heard in the wilderness, that Nabal did ^ s^™- 

I 25 ; 4 

shear his sheep. And David sent out ten young a,' 
men, and David said unto the young men, Get \ 
you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him 3^' 
in my name ; and thus shall ye say to him, Give 
I pray thee whatsoever cometh to thy hand unto 
thy servants and to thy son David. Then Abigail 
made haste and took two hundred loaves, and two 
bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and 
five measures of parched corn, and a hundred clus- 
ters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and 
laid them on asses. So David received of her hand 
that which she had brought him, and said unto 
her, Go up in peace to thy house. 

Jesus sat over against the treasury and beheld j^.^^^_ 
how the people cast money into the treasury : and " 44. 
many that were rich cast in much. And there 
came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two 
mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto 
him his disciples, and saith unto them. Verily I 
say unto you. That this poor widow hath cast more 
in than all they which have cast into the treasury : 
for all they did cast in of their abundance ; but 
she of her want did cast in all that she had, even 
all her living. 

Hannah said, I am a woman of a sorrow- 1 sam. 
fill spirit : I have drunk neither wine nor strong ^ ' Js; 
drink, but have poured out my soul before the ^8, 
Lord. And she said, Let thine handmaid find 2a 
grace in thy sight. So the v/oman went her way, 
and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. 
And she said. For this child I prayed, and the 
Lord hath given me my petition, which I asked of 
him : therefore also, I have lent him to the Lord ; 
as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. 

Samuel ministered before the Lord, beins: a ^ ^^m. 

2 * 18 

child, girded with a linen Ephod. His mother " ' 



19, 



made him a little coat, and brouo^ht it to him from ' 



8 



86 FEMALE MEETINGS. 



Matt. 
20 : 20, 



year to year, when she came up with her husband, 
to offer the yearly sacrifice. And Hannah prayed, 
and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn 
is exalted in the Lord. 

Then came to him (Jesus) the mother of Zebe- 
21^ dee's children, with her sons, worshipping him, 
and desiring a certain thing of him. And he said 
unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him. 
Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on 
thy right hand, and the other on the left in thy 
kingdom, 
^l^gl There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter 
37! of Phanuel, and she was about fourscore, and four 
years, which departed not from the temple, but 
served God with fastings and prayers, night and day. 
w-^sJ- ^^ came to pass, as they (Jesas and his disciples) 
' 42. went, that he entered into a certain village : and a 
certain woman named Martha received him into her 
house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also 
sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha 
was cumbered about much serving. And Jesus 
answered, and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou 
art careful and troubled about many things : but 
one thing is needful : and Mary hath chosen that 
good part, which shall not be taken away from her. 
Luke There followed him a great company of people 
■ 28! and of women, which also bewailed and lamented 
him. But Jesus turning unto them, said, Daugh- 
ters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for 
John yourselves, and for your children. Now there stood 
19: 25. j^y ^i^g cross of Jcsus, his mother, and his mother's 
sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Mag- 
Luke dalene. And they returned and prepared spices and 
Mark' ointments. And very early in the morning, the 
^^ • ^- first day of the week, they came unto the sepul- 
chre at the rising of the sun. 
^^lo Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain ; but a 
woman that fear eth the Lord, she shall be praised. 



CHARITABLE COLLECTIONS. 



I will that women adorn themselves in modest i^'^™- 
apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety ; not 9.' 
with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly 
array. Whose adorning, let it not be that outward 1 Peter 
adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of " 4! 
gold, or of putting on of apparel ; but let it be the 
hidden man of the heart, in that which is not cor- 
ruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet 
spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 



BENEFICENCE REaUIRED. 

1 SAY unto you make to yourselves friends of the ^^^^"l 
mammon of unrighteousness, that when ye fail, ' 13 
they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unright- 
eous mammon, who will commit to your trust the 
true riches ? Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 

Charge them that are rich in this world, that ^gT™ 
they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain is; 
riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly 
all things to enjoy, that they do good, that they be 
rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to 
communicate ; laying up in store for themselves a 
good foundation against the time to come that they 
may lay hold on eternal life. 

Let us not be weary in well doing : for in due Gai. 
season we shall reap if we faint not. As we have * 10! 
therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, 
especially unto them who are of the household of 
faith. I have showed you all things, how that so Acts 
labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to 
remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 
It is more blessed to give than to receive. 

Sell that ye have and give alms, provide your- ^Luke 
selves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the 
heavens, that faileth not, where no thief approach- 



19. 



12 : 33. 



88 CHARITABLE COLLECTIONS. 



19 



Lev. 
25 : 35. 



eth, neither moth cormpteth. For where your 

Jy^^ treasure is, there will your heart be also. He that 
hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath 
none ; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. 

Lev. When ye reap the harvest of your land, thou 
shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, nei- 
ther shaltthou gather the gleanings of thy harvests. 
And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither 
shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard, thou 
shalt leave them for the poor and stranger : I am 
the Lord your God. 

If thy brother be waxen poor and fallen in decay 
with thee ; then shalt thou relieve him, yea, though 
he be a stranger, or a sojourner : that he may live 

Deut. with thee. Thou shalt surely give him, and thine 
heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto 
him : because for this thing the Lord thy God shall 
bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou 
puttest thy hand unto. 

The poor shall never cease out of the land : 
therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open 
thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and 
to thy needy, in thy land. But whoso hath this 
world's goods, and seeth his brother have need, and 
shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, 

Jame^s how dwelleth the love of God, in him? Pure 
religion and undefiled before God and the Father, 
is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their 
affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the 
world. 

I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, 
is! and him that had none to help him. The blessing 
of him that was ready to perish came upon me : 
and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. 

^^^ All that believed had all things common; and 
sold their possessions and goods, and parted them 
to all men as every man had need. 

10? 4. He said unto him, (Cornelius,) Thy prayers, and 



1 John 
3: 17. 



Job 
29: 12 



CHARITABLE COLLECTIONS. 89 

thine alms, are come up for a memorial before 
God. 

Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, ^q^°^^- 
and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, 
and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this 
grace also. Freely ye have received, freely give. 



Matt. 
10: 8. 



3; 

10. 



BENEFICENCE REWARDED. 

To do good, and to communicate, forget not: j^f^- 
for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Cast ecci. 
thy bread upon the waters for thou shalt find it 
after many days. Give a portion to seven, and 
also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall 
be upon the earth. 

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with Prov. 
the first-fruits of all thine increase: so shall thy 
barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses burst 
out with new wine. There is that scattereth and Prov. 
yet increaseth ; and there is that withholdeth more ^^•'■^^ 
than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. There is rrov. 
that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there ^^■^* 
is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 

The liberal deviseth liberal things, and by liberal isaiah 
things shall he stand. The liberal soul shall be Prov.' 
made fat : and he that watereth shall be watered ^^ '" ^^' 
also himself Give and it shall be given unto you, Luke 
good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, ^' ^^' 
and running over, shall men give into your bosom. 
For with the same measure that ye mete withal, it 
shall be measured to you again. 

He that soweth sparingly, shall also reap spa- 'iCor. 
ringly, and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap ^•?; 
also bountifully. Every man according as he pur- ^• 
poseth in his heart, so let him give; not grudg- 
ingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful 
giver. And God is able to make all grace abound 



90 CHARITABLE COLLECTIONS. 



toward you ; that ye, always having all sufficiency 
in all things, may abound to every good work. 

^°\ He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed ; 

^Prov. for he giveth of his bread to the poor. He that 
hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord ; 
and that which he hath given will he pay him 
again. 

^i^saiah Is not this the fast that I have chosen ? Is it not 

7, to deal thy bread, to the hungry, and that thou 

15; bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? 

when thou seest the naked that thou cover him ; 

■ and that thou hide not thyself from thine own 

flesh? And if thou draw out thine own soul to 

the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul ; then 

shalt thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness 

be as the noon-day. And the Lord shall guide 

thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought 

and make fat thy bones ; and thou shalt be like a 

watered garden, and like a spring of water whose 

waters fail not. 

^if^-j Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord 

2* will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will 

preserve him and keep him alive ; and he shall be 

blessed upon the earth : and thou wilt not deliver 

him unto the will of his enemies. 

25?34. Then shall the King say unto them on his right 
hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the 
kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of 
the world : for I was an hungered and ye gave 
me meat : I was thirsty and ye gave me drink : I 
was a stranger and ye took me in : naked and ye 
clothed me ; I was sick, and ye visited me : I was 
in prison, and ye came unto me. 

Matt. Blessed are the merciful : for they shall obtain 
mercy. 



EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATIONS. 91 



DEFENCE OF THE GOSPEL. 

Jesus said unto them, Take heed that no man ^^-^ 
deceive you. For many shall come in my name, " s! 
saying, I am Christ: and shall deceive many. 
For there shall arise false Christs, and false pro- 
phets, and shall show great signs and wonders: 
insomuch that (if it were possible) they shall de- 
ceive the very elect. 

If there come any unto you, and bring not this 2 John 
doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither 
bid him God speed. For he that biddeth him God 
speed, is partaker of his evil deeds. 

There be some that trouble you, and would per- Gai. 
vert the Gospel of Christ. But though we or an " &, 
angel from heaven, preach any other Gospel unto ^^ 
you, than that which we have preached unto you, 
let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I 
now again. If any man preach any other Gospel 
unto you, than that we have received, let him be 
accursed. 

Be not deceived, evil communications corrupt icor. 
good manners. A little leaven leaveneth the ^Qgi?- 
whole lump. 5 : 9. 

I beseech you, brethren mark them which cause Rom. 
divisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine ^^ * ^^' 
which we have learned, and avoid them. Beloved, 1 john 
believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether ^'' ^" 
they are of God : because many false prophets are 
gone out into the world. For I know this, that Acts 
after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in ^^ ' S 
among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your 
own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse 
things, to draw away disciples after them. For 2 John 
many deceivers are entered into the world, who '^' 
confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. 
This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 



92 EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATIONS. 



2^Peter There were false prophets also among the peo- 
2! pie, even as there shall be false teachers among 
you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, 
even denying the Lord that bought them, and 
bring upon themselves swift destruction. And 
many shall follow their pernicious ways, by rea- 
son of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken 
11^13 ^^' ^^^ such are false apostles, deceitful workers, 
' 14,' transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 
^^' And no marvel, for Satan himself, is transformed 
into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great 
thing if his ministers also be transformed as the 
ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be 
according to their works. 
2Thess. Now wc bcsecch you brethren, by the coming of 
2! our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering togeth- 
4, er to him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or 
g| be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by 
7! letter, as from us, as that the day of Christ is at 
9,' hand. Let no man deceive you by any means, for 
^^- that day shall not come, except there come a falling 
awa)^ first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son 
of perdition, who opposeth and exalteth himself 
above all that is called God, or that is worshipped ; 
so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, 
showing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, 
that when I was yet with you, I told you these 
things? And now ye know what withholdeth, 
that he might be revealed in his time. For the 
mystery of iniquity doth already work : only he 
who now letteth, will let, until he be taken out of 
the way. And then shall that wicked be revealed, 
whom the Lord shall consume witli the spirit of 
his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of 
his coming : even him whose coming is after the 
working of Satan, with all power, and signs, and 
lying wonders : and with all deceivableness of 
unrighteousness in them that perish : because they 



EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATIONS. 93 



17: 1- 



received not the love of the truth, that they might 
be saved. And there came one of the seven angels 
which had the seven vials, and talked with me, 
saying unto me, Come hither, I will show unto n] 
thee the judgment of the great whore, that sitteth ^^• 
upon many waters : with whom the kings of the 
earth have committed fornication, and the inhabi- 
tants of the earth have beea made drunk with the 
wine of her fornication. So he carried me away 
in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a wo- 
man sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names 
of blasphemy, having seven heads, and ten horns. 
And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet 
colour, and decked with gold, and precious stones, 
and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full 
of abominations and filthiness of her fornication. 
And upon her forehead was a name written, Mys- 
tery, Babylon The Great, The Mother of Harlots, 
and Abominations of the Earth. And I saw the 
woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and 
with the blood of martyrs of Jesus, and when I 
saw her I wondered with great admiration. And 
he saith unto me. The waters which thou sawest, 
where the whore sitteth, are people, and multitudes 
and nations, and tongues. For God hath put in 
their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree and give 
their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God 
shall be fulfilled. And the woman which thou 
sawest, is that great city, which reigneth over the 
kings of the earth. 



EFFORT TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL. 

JoFiN seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith. 
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the 
sin of the wortd ! And two disciples heard him 
speak, and they followed Jesus. One of the two 



John 

1: 29, 

37. 



94 EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATIONS. 



i°^4o- which heard John speak, and followed him. was 
" 43, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth 
^" his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We 
have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, 
the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. The 
day following, Jesus findeth Philip, and saith unto 
him, follow me. Phihp findeth Nathanael, and 
saith unto him, We have found him of whom 
Moses in the law, and in the prophets, did write, 
Jesus of Nazareth the son of Joseph. 



John 
4: 5- 



Then cometh he (Jesus,) to a city of .Samaria, 
j^' Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore being 
14,' wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: 
26i and it was about the sixth hour. There cometh a 
29' woman of Samaria, to draw water. Jesus said 
39,' unto her, whosoever drinketh of this waier shall 
35; thirst again ; but whosoever shall drink of the 
^^' water that I shall give him, shall never thirst ; but 
the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a 
well of water springing up into everlasting life. 
The woman saith unto him, I know that Mes- 
sias cometh, which is called Christ : when he is 
come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto 
her, I that speak unto thee am he. The woman 
then left her water-pot, and went her way into the 
city, and saith to the men, Come see a man which 
told me all things that ever I did : is not that the 
Christ? And many of the Samaritans of that city 
believed on him for the saying of the woman, which 
testified, he told me all that ever I did. He said 
unto them, (his disciples,) Lift up your eyes, and 
look on the fields ; for they are white already to 
harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, 
and gathereth fruit unto life eternal, 
i^f 1 And when he had called unto him his twelve 
5- disciples, he commanded them, saying. Go not into 
7! the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the 
Samaritans enter ye not : but go rather to the lost 



EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATIONS. 95 



sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, 
saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 

After these things the Lord appointed other sev- Luke 
enty also, and sent them two and two before his ' 2 
face, into every city and place whither he hmiself I 
would come. Therefore said he unto them. The ^ 
harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few : 
pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he 
would send forth labourers into his harvest. Go 
your ways : and into whatsoever city ye enter, say 
unto them. The kingdom of God is come nigh unto 
you. 

They that gladly received his word, were bap- ^^^^^ 
tized. And all that believed, were together, and '44I 
had all things common : and sold their possessions 4?; 
and goods, and parted them to all men, as every 
man had need. And the Lord added to the Church 
daily, such as should be saved. 

Saul made havoc of the Church, entering into ^cts 
every house, and haling men and women, commit- ' 4, 
ted them to prison. Therefore they that were scat- l[ 
tered abroad, went every where preaching the word. 

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria 
and preached Christ unto them. And there was 
great joy in that city. 

Paul called unto him the disciples and embraced ^^!^^\ 
them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. And ' n! 
from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the 19', 
elders of the Church, and when they were come to ^^• 
him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day 
that I came into Asia, after what manner I have 
been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with 
all humility of mind, and with many tears ; testi- 
fying both to the Jews and also to the Greeks, 
repentance toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 

I long to see you, that I may impart unto you ^^^m. 
some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be estab- ' u, 



lished ; I am debtor both to the Greeks and to the 



96 



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2 Cor, 
5: 



barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise. So, 
as much as in me ig, I am ready to preach the gos- 
pel to you that are at Rome also. Wherefore we 
10,' labour that whether present or absent, we may be 
2o! accepted of him. For we must all appear before 
the judgment seat of Christ, that e\^ery one may 
receive the things done in his body, according to 
that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 
Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we per- 
suade men. We are ambassadors for Christ, as 
though God did beseech you by us : we pray you 
in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 
^fm. I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience 
" 2^ also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, that 
^' I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my 
heart. For I could wish that myself were accursed 
from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen, accord- 
IfS, ^^S ^^ the flesh. To the weak became I as weak, 
23,' that I might gain the weak : I am made all things 
to all men, that I might by all means save some. 
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be 
partaker thereof with you. 

Know ye not that they which run in a race, run 

all, but one receiveth the prize ? So run, that ye 

piui. may obtain. Let your conversation be as it becom- 

^''^^' eth the gospel of Christ, stand fast in one spirit, 

with one mind, striving together for the faith of 

the gospel. 

2^f ][^ The spirit and .the bride say, Come. And let 

him that heareth say Come. 

iThes. yIq give thanks to God always for you all, 

" 3,' making mention of you in our prayers ; remember- 

®* ing without ceasing your work of faith, and labour 

of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus 

Christ, in the sight of God and our Father. For 

from you sounded out the word of the Lord, not 

only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every 

place your faith to God- ward is spread abroad. 



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God is not unrighteous, to forget your work and ^.^^^ 
labour of love which ye have showed toward his ' n. 
name. And we desire that every one of you do 
show the same diligence, to the full assurance of 
hope unto the end : that ye be not slothful, but fol- 
lowers of them who through faith and patience 
inherit the promises. 

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good ^^■ 
unto all men, especially unto them who are of the ' 9. 
household of faith. And let us not be weary in 
well doing : for in due season we shall reap if we 
faint not. 

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious j^g^-g 
seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, 
bringing his sheaves with him. 

He that winneth souls, is wise. If any of you ^[^oj- 
do err from the truth, and one convert him, let him James 
know, that he which converteth the sinner from the 
error of his way shall save a soul from death, and 
shall hide a multitude of sins. 



AUTHORITY OF THE SCRIPTURES. 



6: 19, 
20. 



Behold I have taught you statutes, and judg- ^f"*g 
ments, even as the Lord my God commanded me. 36'. 
Out of heaven he made thee to hear his voice, that 
he might instruct thee : and thou heardest his 
words out of the midst of the fire. 

Prophecy came not in old time by the will of 2 Peter 
man: but holy men of God spake as they were 
moved by the Holy Ghost. For whatsoever things Rom. 
were written aforetime, were written for our learn- ^^ • ^" 
ing, that we thrpugh patience and comfort of the 
Scriptures might have hope. 

God, who at sundry times, and in divers man- Heb, 
ners, spake in time past unto the fathers by the 



1: 1, 

2. 



9 



98 BIBLE MEETINGS. 



prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us 
by his son. 

i2°^49 ^ (Jesus) have not spoken of myself: but the 
&o'. Father which sent me, he gave me a command- 
ment what I should say, and what I should speak. 
Whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father 
John said unto me, so I speak. If I do not the works 

^^ ' 38.' of my Father, believe me not. But if I do, though 
ye believe not me, believe the works : that ye may 
know and believe that the Father is in me, and I 
in him. 

j^j I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which 

* 12^ was preached of me, is not after man. For I nei- 

ther received it of man, neither was I taught it, 
2Tim. but by the revelation of Jesus Christ ; who hath 

* ii! brought life and immortality to light, through the 

Gospel. W hereunto I am appointed a preacher, 

and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 
2? 15. We are unto God, a sweet savour of Christ, 

in them that are saved, and in them that perish. 

For we are not as many which corrupt the word 

of God. 

Thy word is true from the beginning : and every 

one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. 
2gTijn. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and 

* is', is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness. The holy Scrip- 
tures are able to make wise unto salvation through 
faith which is in Christ Jesus. 

6^^9 Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye 
have eternal life, and they are they which testify 
of me. 

Acts. These (Bereans) were more noble than those in 
Thessalonica, in that they received the word with 
all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures 
daily, whether these things were so. 

sf S. '^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ testimony : if they speak 
not according to this word, it is because there is no 



17. 



Ps. 
119 : 160. 



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BIBLE MEETINGS. 99 



light in them. Though we, or an angel from 
heaven, preach any other Gospel unto yon, than 
that which we have preached unto you, let him 
be accursed. As we said before, so say I now j^^g^- 
again, if any man preach any other Gospel unto 9.' 
you, than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 

We have a sure word of prophecy ; whereunto ^^ ^^^^J^ 
ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that 
shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and 
the day star arise in your hearts. 



EXCELLENCE OF THE SCRIPTURES. 

What advantage hath the Jew ? or what profit ^p^- 
is there of circumcision 'I much every way : chiefly 2! 
because that unto them were committed the oracles 
of God, as he spake by the mouth of his holy Luke 
prophets, which have been since the world began. ^ ' '^' 

AH scripture is given by inspiration of God, and 2 Tim. 
is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, ^ = ^^^ 
for instruction in righteousness. Knowing this 
first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any 2 Peter 
private interpretation. For the prophecy came ^ ' 21! 
not in old time by the will of man : but holy 
men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy 
Ghost. 

He (Jesus,) said unto them. These are the words Luke 
which I spake unto you while I was yet with you, ^"^ ' **' 
that all things must be fulfilled which were written 
in the Law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in 
the psalms, concerning me. The scripture cannot ^ Joi^^n 
be broken : heaven and earth shall pass away. Matt.' 
but my words shall not pass away. ^* " ^^" 

O how love I thy Law ! it is my meditation all fs. 
the day. The Law of the Lord is perfect, convert- ^^^ps^'^" 
ing the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, ^^'' ^• 
making wise the simple. The Statutes of the Lord 



100 BIBLE MEETINGS. 



are right rejoicing the heart : the commandment 
of the Lord is pure, enhghtening the eyes. 

ii9'-^04 Through thy precepts I get understanding : 
Ps. ■ moreover by them is thy servant warned : and in 

^^Ps"' keeping of t'hem there is great reward. How sweet 

n9:i03. ^Pg thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than 
Ps. honey to my mouth. More to be desired are they 

^^'' ^^' than gold, yea, than much fine gold. 

Deut Ye shall not add unto the word which 1 com- 
mand you, neither shall you diminish aught from 
it, that ye may keep the commandments of the 

Rev. Lord vour God, which 1 command vou. For I 

Of) • Ift 

testify unto every man that heareth the woi*ds of 
the prophecy of this book. If any man shall add 
unto these things, God shall add unto him the 
plagues that are written in this book. 

Isaiah rp^ ^Yiq Law and to the Testimony : if they 
speak not according to this word, it is because 

Mark there is no light in them. In vain do they worship 

me, teaching for doctrines, the commandments of 

Jer- men. The prophet that hath my word let him 

speak my word faithfully : what is the chaff to the 

2 Peter whcat saith the Lord? We have also a sure word 
of prophecy, whereunto ye do well that ye take 
heed as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, 
until the day dawn and the day star arise in your 
hearts. 
Ps. The entrance of thy words giveth light : it giv- 
■ 105.' eth understanding unto the simple. Thy word is a 
lamp unto my feet : and a light unto my path. 

^Deut Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in 
" 19; your heart, and in your soul, and bind them for a 
2?: sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets 
between your eyes. And ye shall teach them your 
children, speaking of them, when thou sittest in 
thine house, and when thou walkest, by the way, 
when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. 
And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of 



MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 101 

thine house, and upon thy gates : that your days 
may be multiphed and the days of your children, 
in the land which the Lord sware unto your fathers 
to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth. 
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy J°^J; 
mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and 
night, that thou mayest observe to do according to 
all that is written therein : for then thou shalt make 
thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good 
success. As new born babes, desire the sincere i Peter 
milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. 

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear Rev. 
the words of this prophecy, and keep those things 
which are written therein. Blessed is the man ^^^j 
that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor ' 2! 
standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the 
seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law 
of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day 
and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by 
the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in 
his season, his leaf also shall not wither, and what- 
soever he doeth, shall prosper. 

The word of God is not bound. His word run- %'^^' 
neth very swiftly. The Lord gave the word : ^f- 
great was the company of those that published it. Ps. 
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of ^fsaiah 
him that bringeth good tidings, that pubUsheth ^2:7. 
peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that pub- 
lisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God 
rei2:neth. 

Pa 

O send out thy light and thy truth. 43:'8. 



MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 

After these things, the Lord appointed other J^^J^® 
seventy also, and sent them two and two before his a! 
face, into every city and place, whither he himself 



102 



MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 



74 : 20. 
Rom 



would come. Therefore said he unto them, The 
harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few ; 
pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he 
would send forth labourers into his harvest. 
John We know the whole world lieth in wickedness, 
ips. ' The dark places of the earth are full of the habita- 
tions of cruelty. When they knew God they glo- 
i=23, rified him not as God, neither were thankful : and 
2s; changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an 
image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, 
and four footed beasts, and creeping things. Who 
changed the truth of God into a lie, and worship- 
ped, and served the creature more than the Crea- 
tor. And even as they did not like to retain God 
in their knowledge, God gave them over to a rep- 
Rom, robate mind. There is no fear of God l^efore their 
■ n! eyes. There is none that understandeth, there is 
Job none that seeketh after God. None saith, Where 
iL is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night ?' 
Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, 
and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven. 
Prov. Where there is no vision the people perish. How 
Rom." shall they call on him in whom they have not 
^^''\t[ believed? and how shall they believe in him of 
whom they have not heard? and how shall they 
hear without a preacher ? and how shall they 
preach except they be sent ? as it is written : How 
beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gos- 
pel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things. 
28^^19 ^^ y^ therefore and teach all nations, baptizing 
' 20.' them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, 
and of the Holy Ghost : teaching them to observe 
all things, whatsoever I have commanded you: 
and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end 
of the world, 
^saiah Look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of 
' 23! the earth : for I am God, and there is none else. 
I have sworn by myself: the word has gone out 



35 : 10. 



1 



MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 103 



of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not re- 
turn, that unto me every knee shall how, every 
tongue shall swear. 

All the ends of the world shall remember, and 22F27 
turn unto the Lord : and all the kindreds of the 
nations shall worship before thee. 

In the last days it shall come to pass, that the Micah 
mountain of the house of the Lord shall be estab- '2. 
lished in the top of the mountains, and it shall be 
exalted above the hills, and people shall flow unto 
it. And many nations shall come, and say; Come, 
and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and 
to the house of the God of Jacob, and he will 
teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his 
paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the 
word of the Lord from Jerusalem. And the kin^- -Dan. 

o 7 ; 27. 

dom, and dominion, and the greatness of the king- 
dom under the Avhole heaven, shall be given to the 
people of the saints of the Most High, whose king- 
dom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions 
shall serve and obey him. For the earth shall be Hab. 
filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, 
as the waters cover the sea. 



MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 



2: 14. 



When he had called unto him his twelve disci- ^f^^\ 
pies, he gave them power against unclean spirits, s>\ 
to cast them' out, and to heal all manner of sick- 
ness, and all manner of disease. These twelve 
Jesus sent forth. And he said unto them. Go ye Mark 
into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every 
creature. 

He (Jesus) said (unto Paul) rise, and stand Acts 
upon thy feet, for I have appeared unto thee for 
this purpose, to make thee a minister and a wit- 
ness, both of these things which thou hast seen, and 



26: Id, 
16, 
17, 

18. 



104 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 

of those things in the which 1 will appear unto 
thee : dehvering thee from the people, and from the 
Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee : to open 
their eyes, and to tarn them from darkness to light, 
and from the power of Satan unto God, that they 
may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance 
among them which are sanctified by faith that is 
in me. 
f^^^j The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers 
38! are few ; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, 
that he will send forth labourers into his harvest, 
jsaiah Arise, shine ; for thy light is come, and the glory 
2, of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the 
darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness 
the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and 
his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gen- 
tiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the bright- 
isaiah ness of thy rising. I will also give thee for a light 
^^ "■ ^' to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation, 
Isaiah unto the end of the earth. And the Redeemer 
69: 20. gY^g^ii come to Zion, and unto them that turn from 

transgression in Jacob, saith the Lord. 

^2^^g He shall come down like rain upon the mown 

7, grass : as showers that water the earth. In his 

n; day shall the righteous flourish: he shall have 

J^; dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river 

to the ends of the earth. Yea, all things shall fall 

down before him, all nations shall serve him. He 

shall deliver the needy when he crieth : the poor 

also and him that hath no helper. His name shall 

endure for ever: his name shall be continued as 

long as the sun : and men shall be blessed in him ; 

Fs. all nations shall call him blessed. All nations 

whom thou hast made, shall come and Avorship 

before thee, O Lord, and shall glorify thy name. 

Isaiah Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, 

^^ ' 1?; and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. And 

the work of righteousness shall be peace ; and the 



MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 105 



1 : 11. 



effect of righteousness,, quietness, and assurance 
for ever. Violence shall no more be heard in thy QQ?fl 
land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders, ^^• 
but thou shalt call thy walks salvation, and thy 
gates praise. The sun shall be no more thy light 
by day, neither for brightness shall the moon give 
light unto, thee : but the Lord shall be unto thee 
an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. For Mai. 
from the rising of the sun, even unto the going 
down of the same, my name shall be great among 
the Gentiles, and in every place, incense shall be 
offered unto my name, and a pure offering : for my 
name shall be great among the heathen, saith the 
Lord of hosts. 



MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 

Jesus spake unto them, saying, all power is ^^.^^/g 
given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye 19! 
therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in 
the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things 
whatsoever I have commanded you : and lo, I am 
with you alwa)^, even unto the end of the world. 
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which ^Luke 
all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay 
nor resist. He that heareth you heareth me ; and ^Luke 
he that despiseth you despiseth me ; and he that 
despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. For 
Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall 
the Lord your God raise up unto you of your breth- 
ren, like unto me ; him shall ye hear in all things 
whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall 
come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear 
that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the 
people. ^Ps^ 

I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said 



15. 

10: 16. 

Acts 
3: 22, 



2: 7, 



106 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 



unto me. Thou art my Son ; this day have I begot- 
ten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the 
heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost 
46^% parts of the earth for thy possession. I will be 
exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the 
earth. 
y^r^-Q H® shall have dominion also from sea to sea, 
9,' and from the river, unto the ends of the earth, 
n. They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before 
him : and his enemies shall lick the dust. The 
kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring pre- 
sents : the kings of Sheba and Seba, shall offer 
gifts, yea, all kings shall fall down before him : all 
Isaiah nations shall serve him. Of the increase of his 
government, and peace, there shall be no end, upon 
the throne of David and upon his kingdom, to 
order it, and to establish it with judgment and with 
justice, from henceforth even for ever. 
Dan. In the days of these kings shall the God of heav- 
en set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroy- 
ed ; and the kingdom shall not be left to other 
people, but it shall break in pieces, and shall con- 
sume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for 
ever. 
Dan. And there was given him dominion and glory, 
^•^*' and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and lan- 
guages, should serve him : his dominion is an ever- 
lasting dominion, which shall not pass away ; and 
his kingdom that, which shall not be destroyed. 
Luke And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, 
Num.' and of his kingdom there shall be no end. As truly 
^*' ^^- as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory 
zech. of the Lord. And the Lord shall be King over all 
the earth : in that day shall there be one Lord, and 
his name one. 



JEWS. 107 



PROMISES TO ISRAEL. 

It shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord ^^^f^ 
shall set his hand the second time, to recover the 12, 
remnant of his people which shall be left, from le. 
Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and 
from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and 
from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. 
And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and 
shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather 
together the dispersed of Judah, from the four cor- 
ners of the earth. The envy also of Ephraim shall 
depart, and the adversaries of Judah shall be cut 
oft': Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah 
shall not vex Ephraim. And there shall be a 
highway for the remnant of his people, which shall 
be left from Assyria ; like as it was to Israel in the 
day that he came up out of the land of Egypt. 

He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take isaiah 
root : Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face ^^ * 13; 
of the world with fruit. And it shall come to pass 
in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, 
and they shall come which were ready to perish in 
the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of 
Egypt, and shall worship the Lord in the Holy 
mount at Jerusalem. At that time they shall call 
Jerusalem the throne of the Lord, and all the " ' is 
nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of 
the Lord, to Jerusalem : neither shall they walk 
any more after the imagination of their evil heart. 
In those days the house of Judah shall walk with 
the house of Israel, and they shall come together 
out of the land of the north to the land that I have 
given for an inheritance unto your fathers. 

Thus saith the Lord God, In the day that I shall ^^^f^ 
have cleansed you from all your iniquities, I will 



Jer. 
17, 



108 JEWS. 



j6^3^' ^^^^ cause you to dwell in the cities, and the wastes 
34; shall be builded. And the desolate land shall be 
£ tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight of all 
that passed by. And they shall say. This land 
that was desolate, is become like the garden of 
Eden, and tlie waste, and desolate, and ruined, are 
become fenced, and ai'e inhabited. Then the hea- 
then that are left round about you, shall know that 
I the Lord build the ruined places, and plant that 
that was desolate : I the Lord have spoken it, and 
1 will do it. 



PROMISES TO ISRAEL. 

Hosea The children of Israel shall abide many days 

' 5.' without a king, and without a prince, and without 

a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an 

ephod, and without teraphim. Afterward shall 

the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord 

their God, and David their king, and shall fear the 

Lord, and his goodness in the latter days. 

3/-31 Behold, the ddjs come, saith the Lord, that I 

' 32I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, 

34. and with the house of Judah. Not according to 

the covenant that I made with their fathers in the 

day that 1 took them by the hand, to bring them 

out of the land of Egypt, which my covenant they 

brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith 

the Lord. But this shall be the covenant, that I 

will make with the house of Israel, After those 

days, saith the Lord, I will put my law in their 

inward parts, and write it in their hearts, and will 

be their God, and they shall be my people. And 

they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, 

and every man his brother, saying, Know the 

. Lord : for they shall all know me, from the least 

of them unto the greatest of them, saith the Lord ; 



JEWS. 109 



for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remem- 
ber their sin no more. And 1 will bring them out gj^^j^' 
from the people, and gather them from the coun- ' asi 
tries, and will bring them to their own land, and It] 
feed them upon the mountains of Israel, by the riv- ^^• 
ers, and in all the inhabited places of the country. 
And I will set up one shephojkd over them, and he 
shall feed them, ev^en my servant David ; he shall 
feed them, and he shall be their shepherd. And 
I the Lord will be their God, and my servant 
David a prince among them, I the Lord have spo- 
ken it. And they shall no more be a prey to the 
heathen, neither shall the beasts of the land devour 
them ; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall 
make them afraid. And I will raise up for them, 
a plant of renown, and they shall be no more con- 
sumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the 
shame of the heathen any more. 

In mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the Ezek. 
height of Israel, saith the Lord God, there shall ^^'4?! 
all the house of Israel, all of them in the land 4^' 
serve me: there will I accept them, and there will 44! 
I require your offerings, and the first fruits of your 
oblations, with all your holy things. I will accept 
you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out 
from the people, and gather you out of the countries 
wherein we have been scattered, and I will be sanc- 
tified in you before the heathen. And ye shall 
know that I am the liOrd, when I shall bring you 
into the land of Israel, into the country for the 
which I lifted up mine hand, to give it to your 
fathers. And there shall ye remember your ways, 
and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled, 
and ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight, 
for all your evils that ye have committed. And ye 
shall know that I am the Lord, when I have 
wrought with you for my name's sake not accord- 
ing to your wicked ways, nor according to your 



no JEWS. 



corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the 

gg^'^g Lord God. And I will cleanse them from all their 

iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me : 

and I will pardon all their iniquities whereby they 

have sinned, and whereby they have transgressed 

against me. 

36^^22* Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus 

23', saith the Lord God, I do not this for your sakes, O 

26, house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake, 

^^" which ye have profaned among the heathen, 

whither ye went. And I will sanctify my great 

name which was profaned among the heathen, 

which ye have profaned in the midst of them, and 

the heathen shall know, that I am the Lord, saith 

the Lord God, when I shall be sanctified- in you 

before their eyes. Then will I sprinkle clean 

water upon you, and ye shall be clean : from all 

your filthiness, and from all your idols will I 

cleanse you. A new heart also will I give you, 

and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will 

take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and 

I will give you a heart of flesh. And I will put 

my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in 

my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and 

zech. do them. And I will pour upon the house of 

David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the 

spirit of grace and of supphcations, and they shall 

look upon me whom they have pierced, and they 

shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only 

son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that 

is in bitterness for his first born. 

^a^Ts Unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is 

16' upon their heart. Nevertheless, when it shall turn 

to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. 

Rom. If the casting away of them be the reconciling' 

^^ ' ll[ of the world : what shall the receiving of them be 

but fife from the dead ? For if the first fruit be 

holy, the lump is also holy : and if the root be holy. 



SEAMEN. ill 



SO are the branches. For if thou wert cut out of ^^p™^ 
the oHve tree which is wild by nature, and wert " 25! 
graffed contrary to nature into a good oHve tree: 27! 
how much more shall these which be the natural 
branches, be graffed into their own olive tree? For 
I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant 
of this mystery, (lest ye should be wise in your 
own conceits) that blindness in part is happened to 
Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. 
And so all Israel shall be saved, as it is written, 
There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and 
shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. For this 
is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away 
their sins. 



GOD'S WAY IN THE SEA. 

O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in ^^h. 
all the earth. Thou, even thou, art Lord alone, 
thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, 
with all their host, the earth, and all things that 
are therein, the seas and all that is therein, and 
thou preservest them all. 

He strengthened the fountains of the deep. He p^o^. 
gave to the sea his decree, that the water should " 29! 
not pass his commandment. Hast thou entered 
the springs of the sea ? or hast thou walked in the 
search of the depths ? Behold, he spreadeth his Job 
light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea. ^^ * ^^ 
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a 
heap : he layeth up the depth in storehouses. 

Thou rulest the raging of the sea : when the 33^.^-^ 
waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. The floods ps. ' 



Job 
!: 16. 



have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up '' ' 
their voice : the floods lift up their waves. The g^^^- 
Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many " 4! 
waters, yea than the mighty waves of the sea. 



112 SEAMEN. 



7^F®jg The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw 
17! thee they were afraid ; the depths also were troub- 
19. led. The clouds poured out water, the skies sent 
out a sound ; thine arrows also went abroad. The 
voice of thy thunder was in the heaven : the light- 
nings lightened the world, the earth trembled and 
shook. Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in 
the great waters. 
104^24- ^ Lord, how manifold are thy works ! in wis- 
28. dom hast thou made them all : the earth is full of 
thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein 
are things creeping innumerable, both small and 
great beasts. There go the ships ; there is that 
leviathan whom thou hast made to play therein. 
These wait all upon thee : that thou mayest give 
them their meat in due season. That thou givest 
them, they gather : thou openest thine hand, they 
are filled with good. 
Ps- They that go down to the sea in ships, that do 
■ 3L business in great waters : these see the works of 
the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. For he 
conmiandeth and raiseth the stormy wind, which 
lifteth up the waves thereof. They mount up to 
the heaven : they go down again to the depths : 
their soul is melted because of trouble. They reel 
to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man ; and 
are at their wits end. Then they cry unto the 
Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of 
their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm : so 
that the waves thereof are still. Then are they 
glad, because they be quiet : so he bringeth them 
unto their desired haven. Oh that men would 
praise the Lord for his goodness ; and for his won- 
derful works to the children of men. 

Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships 
of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their 
silver and their gold with them, unto the name of 

I 
I 



Isaiah 



PEACE. 113 



Isaiah 

10: 4, 

5. 



the liord thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, 
because he hath glorified thee. 

Lift up thine eyes round about, and see : all 
they gather thismselves together: the abundance 
of the sea shall be converted unto thee. They isaiah 
shall lift up their voice, they shall sing, for the ma- 
jesty of the Lord, they shall cry aloud from the sea. 

Sing unto the liOrd a new song, and his praises ^f^^ 
from the end of the earth : ye that go down to the 
sea, and all that is therein ; the isles, and the 
inhabitants thereof 

And the sea s^ave up the dead which were in it : Rev. 
and death and hell delivered up the dead, which 
were in them : and they were judged every man 
according to their works. 

The Lord said I will bring my people again from ^^ps. 
the depths of the sea. 



68 : 22. 



OBLIGATIONS OF PEACE. 

Whence come wars and fightings among you? James 
come they not hence, even of your lusts that war 
in your members ? 

Ye have heard that it hath been said, an eye for Matt. 
an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto ^ ' 39; 
you, that ye resist not evil : but whosoever shall f~ 
smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the 
other also. Ye have heard that it hath been said, 
thou shalt love thy neighbour and hate thine 
enemy : but I say unto you, love your enemies, 
bless them that curse you, do good to them that 
hate you, and pray for them which despitefully 
use you, and persecute you : that ye may be the 
children of your Father which is in heaven : for 
he maketh his sun to shine on the evil and on the 
good, and sendeth rain on the just, and on the 
unjust. 



114 PEACE. 



2^?^^ Seek the peace of the city, whither I have caused 

you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the 

Lord for it : for in the peace thereof shall ye have 

peace. 

Ezek. Thus saith the Lord God, Because Edom hath 

' 13,' dealt against the house of Judah by taking ven- 

JjI geance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged 

16,' himself upon them ; therefore thus saith the Lord 

God, I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, 

and will cut off man and beast from it, and they 

shall know my vengeance saith the Lord God. 

Thus saith the Lord God, Because the Philis- 
tines have dealt by revenge, and have taken ven- 
geance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the 
old hatred : therefore thus saith the Lord God, Be- 
hold I will stretch out my hand upon the Philis- 
tines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy 
the remnant of the sea coast. And I will execute 
great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes. 
Ezek. Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me, 
' % saying ; Son of man, set thy face against mount 
5| Sion, and prophesy against it, and say unto it, Be- 
«! cause thou hast had a perpetual hatred, and hast 
shed the blood of the children of Israel by the force 
of the sword in the time of their calamity, in the 
time that their iniquity had an end. Therefore as 
I live saith the Lord God, I will prepare thee unto 
blood, and blood shall pursue thee : since thou hast 
not hated blood, even blood shall pursue thee. I 
will make thee perpetual desolations, and thy cities 
shall not return, and ye shall know that I am 
the Lord. 
2^2!' ^o to ^i"^ that buildeth a town with blood, and 
3! stablisheth a city by iniquity. 

It shall come to pass in the last days, that the 
mountain of the Lord's house shall be established 
in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted 
above the hills ; and all nations shall flow unto it. 



PEACE. 115 



And many people shall go and say ; Come ye and 
let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the 
house of the God of Jacob and he will teach us 
of his ways, and we will walk in his paths : for 
out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word 
of the Lord from Jerusalem. And he shall judge 
among the nations, and shall rebuke many people : 
and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, 
and their spears into pruning-hooks : nation shall 
not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they 
learn war any more. 

In that day will I make covenant for them with Hosea 
the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of hea- ^ " ^^" 
ven, and with the creeping things of the ground : 
and I will break the bow and the sword, and the 
battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie 
down safely. 

Rejoice greatly O daughter of Zion ; shout O zech. 
daughter of Jerusalem : behold thy King cometh ^ '' il[ 
unto thee : he is just and having salvation, lowly, 
and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt, the foal 
of an ass. And I will cut oif the chariot from 
Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem : and the 
battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak 
peace unto the heathen, and his dominion shall be 
from sea to sea, and from the river even to the ends 
of the earth. 

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the ^^^-^ 
earth : he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear 
in sunder, he burneth the chariot in the fire. He ^/.'^ 
shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy ^l 
poor with judgments. The mountains shall bring 
peace to the people, and the little hills by righteous- 
ness. In his days shall the righteous flourish : and 
abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. 



116 TEMPERANCE. 



TEMPERANCE COMMENDED. 

o6^'i2 Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we 

will fill ourselves with strong drink. 
Dan. Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a 
■ i thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the 
thousand. They drank wine and praised the gods 
of gold, and of silver. 
Isaiah They have erred through wine, and through 
■ Q. strong drink are out of the way ; the priest and the 
prophet have erred through strong drink, they are 
swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way 
through strong drink ; they err in vision, they stum- 
ble in judgment. For all tables are full of vomit 
and filthiness, so that there is no place clean. 
23^21, The drunkard and the glutton shall come to 
29. poverty. Who hath woe ? who hath sorrow ? who 
34,' hath contentions ? who hath babbling ? who hath 
^''* wounds without cause ? who hath redness of eyes ? 
They that tarry long at the wine ; they that go to 
seek mixed wine. Yea, thou shalt be as he that 
licth down in the midst of the sea ; or as he that 
lieth upon the top of a mast. They have stricken 
me shalt thou say, and I was not sick ; they have 
beaten me and I felt it not : when shall I awake ? 
I will seek it yet again. 
Prov. Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging : and 

whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 
Prov. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings 
to drink wine ; nor for princes strong drink ; lest 
they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the 
judgment of any of the afflicted. 

Be not among wine bibbers ; among riotous eat- 

3i! ers of flesh : look not thou upon the wine when it 

^^' is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when 

it moveth itself aright. At the last, it biteth like a 

serpent and stingeth like an adder. 



31: 4 
5. 



Prov 
23 : 20, 



THANKSGIVING. 117 



Wo unto them that rise up early in the morning, Jf^jj^ 
that they may follow strong drink ; that continue ' 12! 
until night, till wine inflame them. And the harp, ^^' 
and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in 
their feasts : but they regard not the work of the 
Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands. 

Wo unto them that are mighty to drink wine, 
and men of strength to mingle strong drink. 

Wo to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of isaiah 
Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, ^^' ^' 
which are on the head of the fat valleys of them 
that are overcome with wine. 

Let us walk honestly, as in the day ; not in riot- Rom. 
ing and drunkenness. And be not drunk with ^Eph^' 
wine, wherein is excess. ^ = ^^• 

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, drunk- oai. 
enness, revellings and such like : of the which I 
tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, 
that they which do such things, shall not inherit 
the kingdom of God. 



5: 19, 
21. 



EXAMPLES OF THANKSGIVING. 

David spake unto the Lord the words of this 3^2^^^! 
song, in the day that the Lord had delivered him " 7. 
out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the 
hand of Saul : and he said. The Lord is my rock, 
and my fortress, and my deliverer, the God of my 
rock ; in him will I trust : he is my shield and the 
horn of my salvation, my high tower and my re- 
fuge, my Saviour; thou savest me from violence. 
I will call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised : 
so shall I be saved from mine enemies. 

When the waves of death compassed me, the 
floods of ungodly men made me afraid ; the sor- 
rows of hell compassed me about : the snares of 
death prevented me ; in my distress, I called upon 



118 THANKSGIVING. 



the Lord and cried to my God, and he did hear my 

voice oat of his temple and my cry did enter into 

2 Sam. his ears. He sent from above: he took me: he 

"'ao'drew me out of many waters; he dehvered me 

II' from my strong enemy and from them that hated 

37! me : for they were too strong for me. They pre- 

60! vented me in the day of my calamity : but the 

Lord was my stay. 

He brought me forth also into a large place : he 
delivered me because he delighted in me. For 
thou art my lamp O Lord and the Lord will lighten 
my darkness. For thou hast girded me with 
strength to battle : them that rose up against me, 
hast thou subdued under me. Thou hast enlarged 
my steps under me : so that my feet did not slip. 
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salva- 
tion : therefore I will give thanks unto thee O 
Lord, among the heathen : and I will sing praises 
unto thy name. 

And all the people gathered themselves together 

^' as one man, into the street that was before the 

8,' water gate. And Ezra opened the book in the 

l[ sight of all the people ; (for he was above all the 

people ;) and when he opened it, all the people 

stood up: and Ezra blessed the Lord, the great 

God. And all the people answered. Amen, Amen, 

with lifting up their hands : and they bowed their 

heads and worshipped the Lord with their faces to 

the ground, so they read in the book in the law of 

God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused 

them to understand the reading. 

And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha; and 
Ezra the priest, the scribe, and the Levites that 
taught the people said unto all the people. This 
day is holy unto the Lord your God, mourn not, 
nor Aveep. For all the people wept when they 
heard the words of the law. 

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the 



Neh. 
8: 1 



THANKSGIVING. 119 



Neh. 

3: 11, 
12, 
18. 



fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto 
them for whom nothing is prepared : for this day 
is holy unto our Lord : neither be ye sorry ; for the 
joy of the Lord is your strength. So the Levites 
stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for 
the day is holy ; neither be ye grieved. And all 
the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and 
to send portions, and to make great mirth, because 
they had understood the words that were declared 
unto them. And there was very great gladness. 
Also day by day from the first day unto the last 
day, he read in the book of the law of God. And 
they kept the feast seven days ; and on the eighth 
day was a solemn assembly. 

Thou art worthy O Lord, to receive glory, and ^^^^ 
honour, and power; for thou hast created all 
things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were 
created. Let the heavens be s^lad and let the earth ^ c^^i'o 

16 • 31 

rejoice : and let men say among the nations. The " 28, 
Lord reigneth. Give unto the Lord ye kindreds ^^" 
of the people: give unto the Lord glory and 
strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto 
his name : bring an offering, and come before him : 
worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 

O come let us worship and bow down, let us g^f^g 
kneel before the Lord our maker. For he is our ' 7. 
God and we are the people of his pasture and the 
sheep of his hand. 

Such as sit in darkness and the shadow of death, ^ ^^^-^ 
being bound in affliction and iron; he brought ' u, 
them out of darkness and the shadow of death: ll\ 
and brake their bands in sunder. They that go ^^' 
down to the sea in ships, that do business in great 
waters : they cry unto the Lord in their trouble 
and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He 
turneth the wilderness into a standing water : and 
dry ground into water springs. And there he 
maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare 



120 

jQ^f-g a city for a habitation. For he satisfieth the long- 
s! ing soul : and filleth the hungry with goodness. 
O that men would praise the Lord for his good- 
ness and for his wonderful works to the children 
gJf-2 of men. Let us come before his presence with 
thanksgiving : and make a joyful noise unto him 
Ps. with psalms. Make a joyful noise unto him all ye 
4. lands. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and 
into his courts with praise : be thankful unto him 
and bless his name. 
Ps^ Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctu- 
ary : praise him in the firmament of his power. 
Praise him for his mighty acts ; praise him accord- 
ing to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the 
sound of the trumpet : praise him with the psaltery 
and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance : 
praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 
Praise him upon the loud cymbals : praise him 
upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing 
that hath breath praise the Ijord. Praise ye the 
Lord. 



INVOCATION TO THANKSGIVING. 



100 : 1, 



150. 



100: 1 

2, 
6, 



J'fj Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 

Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his 

presence with singing. Enter into his gates with 

thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise : be 

thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the 

Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting. 

99^^"5_ Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his foot- 

lo/^'s s^^^^- Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it 

' 6, should not be removed for ever. Thou coveredest 

il[ it with the deep as with a garment : the waters 

stood above the mountains. Thou hast set a bouiid 

that they may not pass over : that they turn not 

again to cover the earth. 



THANKSGIVING, 121 



Ps. 
147 : 16, 



10. 



He appointed the moon for seasons ; the sun 
knoweth his going down. He giveth snow hke 
wool: he scattereth the hoar frost like ashes. He 17 
casteth forth his ice like morsels : who can stand 
before his cold ? He sendeth out his word, and 
melteth them : he causeth his wind to blow, and 
the waters flow. 

He sendeth the springs into the valleys which run ps 
among the hills. They give drink to every beast ^^** 11 
of the field : the wild asses quench their thirst. \l' 
By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their H 
habitation, which sing among the branches. He le', 
watereth the hills from his chambers : the earth is \l] 
satisfied with the fruits of thy works. He causeth ^l 
the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the 
service of man, that he may bring forth fruit out 
of the earth : and wine that maketh glad the heart 
of man, and oil to make his face to shine : and bread 
which strengtheneth man's heart. 

The trees of the Lord are fall of sap : the cedars 
of Lebanon which he hath planted. Where the 
birds make their nests : as for the stork, the fir 
trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge 
for the wild goats, and the rocks for the conies. 
The young lions roar after their prey : and seek 
their meat from God. 

The eyes of all wait upon thee and thou givest ^^^^^.^ 

them their meat in due season. Thou openest 'le! 

thine hand and satisfiest the desires of every living 

thing. In whose hand is the soul of every living ^^-^p^^ 

thing, and the breath of all mankind. Which ps. ' 

holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet 

to be moved. Who humbleth himself to behold ps. 

the things that are in heaven and in the earth. A ^^ps.^" 

father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, ^^= ^• 

is God in his holy habitation. He raiseth up the ps. 

poor out of the dust and lifteth the needy out of the ' s. 

dung hill : that he may set him with princes, even 
_____ __ _ 



122 THANKSGIVING. 



Ps. 
107 : 31, 



45^^14 ^^^^ ^^^ princes of his people. The Lord npholdeth 
all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed 
down. 
James Every good and every perfect gift is from above, 
and cometh down from the Father of lights, with 
whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning. 
O that men would praise the Lord for his good- 
ness and his wonderful works to the children of 
men. Let them exalt him in the congregation of 
the people and praise him in the assembly of the 
io^fi_ elders. O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is 
I good : for his mercy endureth for ever. Let the 
redeemed of the Lord say so : whom he hath 
redeemed from the hand of the enemy. And let 
them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving : and 
Ps. declare his works with rejoicing. Bless the Lord, 
^^^'aol O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of 
21- Aaron. Bless the Lord O house of Levi ; ye that 
fear the Lord, bless the liOrd. Blessed be the 
Lord out of Zion. Praise ye the Lord. 
116^^12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his 
isi benefits toward me ? I will take the cup of salva- 
18,' tion and call upon the name of the Lord. I will 
offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will 
call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my 
vows unto the Lord, now, in the presence of all his 
people, in the courts of the Lord's house, in the 
midst of thee O Jerusalem ! Praise ye the Lord. 



CONDITIONS OF THE DIVINE FAVOUR. 

Deut^. Behold, I have taught you statutes and judg- 
ments, even as the Lord my God commanded me, 
that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to 
possess it. Keep therefore and do them ; for this 
is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight 
of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes. 



19. 



40. 



THANKSGIVING. 123 



and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and 
understanding people. Thou shalt keep therefore, 
his statutes, and his commandments, which I com- 
mand thee this day, that it may go well with thee, 
and with thy children after thee, and that thou 
mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the 
Lord thy God giveth thee for ever. 

If ye walk in my statutes and keep my com- g^f^*- 
mandments, and do them ; then I will give you 12! 
rain in due season, and the land shall yield her 9! 
increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their 
fruit. And the Lord shall make thee plenteous in 
goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of 
thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the 
land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers to give 
thee. 

The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, 
the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his 
season, and to bless all the work of thine hand : 
and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou 
shalt not borrow. The Lord shall command the 
blessing upon thee in thy store-houses, and in all 
that thou settest thine hand unto : and he shall 
bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giv- 
eth thee. 

The Lord shall cause thine enemies that rise up 
against thee, to be smitten before thy face : diey 
shall come out against thee one way, and flee 
before thee seven ways. And ye shall chase your 
enemies and they shall fall before you, by the 
sword. And five of you shall chase an hundred, 
and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to 
flight : and your enemies shall fall before you by 
the sword. And I will give peace in the land, and 
ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. 

All these blessings shall come on thee and over- 
take thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of 
the Lord thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the 



Lev. 



Deut. 



124 THANKSGIVING. 



^Deut city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Bles- 

si sed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of 

13* thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase 

*^- of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. Blessed 

shall be thy basket and thy store. Blessed shalt 

thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt 

thou be when thou goest out. And the Lord shall 

make thee the head and not the tail : and thou 

shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath ; 

if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the 

Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to 

observe and to do them. And all the people of the 

earth shall see that thou art called by the name of 

Lev. the Lord ; and they shall be afraid of thee. And I 

* 12! will set my tabernacle among you : and my soul 

shall not abhor you, and I will walk among you, 

and will be your God, and ye shall be my people. 

28f"d, B"^ i^ shall come to pass if thou wilt not hearken 

je! unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to 

is' do all his commandments and his statutes which I 

J^; command thee this day, that all these curses shall 

come upon thee and overtake thee. 

Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt 
thou be in the field. Cursed shall be thy basket 
and thy store. Cursed shall be the fruit of thy 
body, and the fruit of thy land, the increase of thy 
kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. Cursed shalt 
thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou 
be when thou goest out. And the heaven that is 
over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is 
under thee shall be iron. Then the Lord shall 
make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of 
thy seed even great plagues and of long continu- 
ance, and sore sickness, and of long continuance. 



FASTING. 125 



FASTING COMMENDED. 

In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, ^,^^^_ 
I Daniel understood by books the number of the * is. 
years, whereof the word of the Lord came to Jere- 
miah the Prophet, that he would accomplish sev- 
enty years in the desolations of Jerusalem. And I 
set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer, 
and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth, and 
ashes. And I prayed unto the Lord my God, and 
made my confession, and said, O Ijord, the great 
and dreadful God, keeping the covenant, and mercy 
to them that love him, and to them that keep his 
commandments : we have sinned, and have com- 
mitted iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have 
rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and 
from thy judgments. Neither have we hearkened 
unto thy servants the prophets, which spake in thy 
name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, 
and to all the people of the land. 

O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but 
unto us confusion of faces, as at this day : to the 
men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, 
and unto all Israel that are near, and that are far 
off, through all the countries whither thou hast 
driven them, because of their trespass, that they 
have trespassed against thee. O Lord, to us belong- 
eth confusion of face, to our king, to our princes, 
and to our fathers ; because we have sinned against 
thee. Neither have we obeyed the voice of the 
Lord our God, to walk in his laws, which he set 
before us, by his servants the Prophets. As it is 
written in the Law of Moses, all this evil is come 
upon us: yet make we not our prayer before the 
Lord our God, that we might turn from our iniqui- 
ties, and understand thy truth. 



126 FASTING. 



^«J^ And now, O Lord our God, we have sinned, we 
19. have done wickedly. O Lord, according to all thy 
righteousness, 1 beseech thee, let thine anger and 
thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, 
thy holy mountain : because for our siiis and for 
the iniquity of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy peo- 
ple are become a reproach to all that are about us. 
Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of 
thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy 
face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, 
for the Lord's sake. O my God incline thine ear 
and hear, open thine eyes and behold our desola- 
tions, and the city, which is called by thy name : 
for we do not present our supplications before thee 
for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. O 
Lord hear, O Lord forgive, O Lord hearken and do : 
defer not for thine own sake, O my God : for thy 
city and thy people are called by thy name. 

J?^2*j Then I (Ezra,) proclaimed a fast there, at the 
22,' river Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before 
our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for 
our little ones, and for all our substance, because 
we had spoken unto the king, saying. The hand of 
our God is upon all them for good, that seek him, 
but his power and his wrath is against all them 
that forsake him. So we fasted and besought our 

sTX God for this, and he was entreated of us. 

So the people of Nineveh believed God, and pro- 
claimed a fast, and put on sackcloth from the great- 
est of them even to the least of them. For word 
came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from 
his throne, and he laid his robe from him and cov- 
ered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. 

And he caused it to be proclaimed and published 
through Nineveh, by the decree of the king and 
his nobles, saying. Let neither man nor beast, herd 
nor flock, taste any thing ; let them not feed, nor 
drink water. But let man and beast be covered 



23. 



Jonah 



FASTING. 127 



Isaiah 



with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God : yea, ^°P'^^ 
let them turn every one from his evil way, and lo^ 
from the violence that is in their hands. Who can 
tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away 
from his fierce anger, that we perish not ? 

And God saw their works, that they turned from 
their evil way, and God repented of the evil that 
he had said, that he would do unto them, and he 
did it not. 

When ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, of a sad Matt. 
countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that ^" J?; 
they may appear unto men to fast. Verily 1 say ^^■ 
unto you, they have their reward. But thou, when 
thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face : 
that thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy 
Father which is in secret : and thy Father which 
seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. 

Behold, in the day of your fast you find plea- 
sure, and exact all your labours. Behold ye fast ^ 
for strife and debate ; and to smite with the fist of e 
wickedness, ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to 
make your voice to be heard on high. Is it such a 
fast that I have chosen 7 a day for a man to afflict 
his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, 
and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt 
thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the 
Lord ? 

Is not this the fast that I have chosen ? to loose 
the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy bur- 
dens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye 
break every yoke ? Is it not, to deal thy bread to 
the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are 
cast out, to thy house ? when thou seest the naked, 
that thou cover him, and that thou hide not thyself 
from thine own flesh ? 

The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his isaiah 
master's crib : but Israel doth not know my people 
doth not consider. Yea, the stork in the heaven s:?. 



17. 



128 DIVINE ATTRIBUTES. 

knoweth her appointed times, and the turtle and 

the crane, and the swallow, observe the time of 

their coming; but my people know not the judg- 

jer. ment of the Lord. I hearkened and heard, but 

they spake not aright : no man repented him of 

his wickedness, saying. What have I done ? every 

one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into 

the battle. 

Joel Therefore, also now, saith the Lord, turn ye 

"' isi even to me, with all your heart and with fasting, 

II] and with weeping, and with mourning. And rend 

your heart and not your garments ; and turn unto 

the Lord your God : for he is gracious and merciful, 

slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth 

him of the evil. Who knoweth if he will return 

and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, even 

a meat offering and a drink offering, unto the Lord 

your God ? 

Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a 
solemn assembly. Gather the people : sanctify the 
congregation : assemble the elders : gather the chil- 
dren, and those that suck the breasts : let the bride- 
groom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out 
of her closet. Let the priests, the ministers of the 
Lord, weep between the porch and the altar, and 
let them say. Spare thy people O Lord, and give 
not thine heritage to reproach. 



GOD OMNIPOTENT. 

Gen. i^ ([^Q beginning God created the heaven, and 
3,' the earth. And God said. Let there be light : and 
9. there was light. And God said. Let there be a fir- 
mament in the midst of the waters : and let it divide 
the waters from the waters. And God said, Let 
the waters under the heaven be gathered together 
unto one place, and let the dry land appear : and it 



DIVINE ATTRIBUTES. 129 



33: 7, 



was so. And God said, Let the earth bring forth j^®J\-_ 
grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree, * 20. 
yielding fruit after his kind. And God said, Let 
the waters bring forth abundantly the moving crea- 
ture that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the 
earth in the open firmament of heaven. 

Hearken unto me, O Jacob, and Israel my called ; i^aiah 
I am he, I am the first, I also am the last. Mine * 13.' 
hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and 
my right hand hath spanned the heavens : when I 
call unto them, they stand lip together. By the 33^/6. 
word of the Lord were the heavens made : and all 
the host of them, by the breath of his naouth. He ^^^^^ 
stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and 
hangeth the earth upon nothing. He gathereth 
the waters of the sea together, as a heap : he layeth 
up the depth in store-houses. Let all the earth fear 
the Lord, let all the inhabitants of the world stand 
in awe of him. For he spake and it was done : 
he commanded, and it stood fast. 

I am the Lord and there is none else, there is no 
God besides me : I form the light, and create dark- *'' '' ?! 
ness : I make peace, and create evil. There is isaiah 
none that can deliver out of my hand : I will work, 
and who shall let it. 

O Lord, my God, thou art very great : thou art ps. 
clothed with honour and majesty. Who coverest ^°^= ^" 
thyself with light, as Avith a garment: who stretch- 
est out the heavens like a curtain. Who layeth 
tlie beams of his chambers in the waters, who 
maketh the clouds his chariot : who walketh upon 
the wings of the wind. Who maketh his angels 
spirits : his ministers a flaming fire. Who laid the 
foundations of the earth, that it should not be 
removed for ever. Thou coveredst it with the deep 
as with a garment : the waters stood above the 
mountains. At thy rebuke they fled : at the voice 
of thy thunder they hasted away. 



45: 5. 



130 



DIVINE ATTRIBUTES. 



Job 



17; 1. 
Rev 



^^?^^ Canst thou by searching, find out God? canst 
a thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is 
as high as heaven, what canst thou do ? deeper 
12. than hell, what canst thou know? Behold he 
taketh away, who can hinder him ? who will say 
Gen. unto him. What doest thou? I am the Almighty 
God ; walk before me and be thou perfect. 

We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, 

n : 17. which art, and wast, and art to come, because thou 

hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast 

Rev. reigned. I am Alpha, and Omega, the beginning 

^ ' ®- and the ending, saith the Lord, which is and which 

if^^fi ^^^' ^^^^ which is to come, the Almighty. And I 

heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and 

as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of 

mighty thunderings, saying. Alleluia: for the Lord 

God omnipotent reigneth. 



GOD OMNIPRESENT. 

B7^°u, Stand still, and consider the wondrous works 
15,' of God. Dost thou know when God disposed 
isl them and caused the light of his cloud to shine ? 
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the 
wondrous works of him which is perfect in know- 
ledge? Hast thou with him spread out the sky, 
which is strong, and as a molten looking-glass? 
Teach us what we shall say unto him ; for we 
cannot order our speech by reason of darkness. 
Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or 
17! hast thou walked in the search of the depth? 
\l[ Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or 
hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death ? 
. Has thou perceived the breadth of the earth? 
Declare if thou knowest it all. Where is the way 
where light dwelleth ? and as for darkness, where is 
the place thereof? 



19. 



Job 
38: 16, 



DIVINE ATTRIBUTES. 131 



Hell and destruction are before the Lord : how ^l^^J^ 
much more then the hearts of the children of men. ps. 
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither ^^^' s, 
shall I fly from thy presence? If I ascend up into ^l' 
heaven, thou art there ; if I make my bed in hell, 
behold thou art there. If I take the wings of the 
morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the 
sea : even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy 
right hand shall hold me. 

Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a Jer. 
God afar off"? Can any hide himself in secret pla- ^^" II] 
ces that I shall not see him, saith the Lord ? Do 
not I fill heaven and earth, saith the Lord ? Be- i Kings 
hold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot 
contain thee. 



27. 



GOD OMNISCIENT. 

Known unto God are all his works from the j^^.^^l 
bemnnino: of the world. Neither is there any Heb.' 

. 4 • 13 

creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all 
things are naked, and opened unto the eyes of him 
with whom we have to do. He that planted the ps 
ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, 
shall he not see ? he that teacheth man knowledge, 
shall not he know ? 

The Lord lookcth from heaven, he beholdeth 
all the sons of men. From the place of his habi- ^^ 
tation, he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the 
earth. His eyes behold, his eyelids try the chil- fs, 
dren of men. He knovveth the secrets of the heart. 
For the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understand- J^^-j^aj^- 
eth all the imaginations of the thoughts. 23-. 9. 

The eyes of the Lord are in every place behold- J^^^f^- 
ing the evil and the good. The ways of man are Prov. 
before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all ^'^^- | 
his goings. He seeth wickedness also; fpr his ii:°ii. | 



94: 9, 



Ps. 
3.3 : 13, 



11 : 4. 
Ps. 



132 DIVINE ATTRIBUTES. 



3/-**2i ^y^s ^^6 upon the ways of man, and he seeth all 
22! his goings. There is no darkness, nor shadow of 
death, where the workers of iniquity may hide 
themselves. 
Ps. O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. 
■ 2; Thou knowest my down sitting, and mine uprising : 
4' thou understandest my thoughts afar oft'. Thou 
si compasseth my path, and my lying down, and art 
11,' acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a 
^^' word in my tongue : but lo, O Lord, thou knowest 
it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind, and 
before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such 
knowledge is too wonderful for me : it is high, 1 
cannot attain unto it. If I say, surely the darkness 
shall cover me, even the night shall be light about 
me. Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee, but 
the night shineth as the day : the darkness and the 
light are both alike to thee. 
if°33 ^ ^^^^ depth of the riches both of the wisdom and 
" 36.' knowledge of God ! how unsearchable are his 
judgments, and his ways past finding out ! For 
who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who 
hath been his counsellor ? Or who hath first given 
to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him 
again ? For of him, and through him, and to him, 
are all things, to whom be glory for ever. Amen, 
^job^ I would seek unto God, and unto God would I 
9; commit my cause : which doeth great things and 
{J unsearchable : marvellous things without number. 
He disappointeth the devices of the crafty so that 
their hands cannot perform their enterprise. He 
taketh the wise in their own craftiness : and the 
counsel of the fro ward is carried headlong. 
V-°^o ^^ ^^^ heart condemn us, God is greater than our 
Isaiah heart, and knoweth all things : declarino; the end 
from the beginning, and from ancient times, the 
Isaiah things that are not yet done. Hast thou not known? 
hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the 



DIVINE ATTRIBUTES. 133 



Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth 
not, neither is weary ? there is no searching of his 
understanding. 



GOD ETERNAL. 

God said unto Moses, 1 Am That I Am. And fff^ 
he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children ^^'■ 
of Israel : I Am hath sent me unto you. The Lord 
God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God 
of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto 
you: this is my name for ever, and this is my 
memorial unto all generations. I appeared unto ef 3/ 
Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name 
of God Almighty, but by my name Jehovah, was 
I not known to them. I lift up my hand to heav- gjf ^J; 
en, and say, I live for ever. 

Thou O Lord, shalt endure for ever: of old hast ps. 



102 : 12, 



90: 2, 

4. 



thou laid the foundation of the earth : and the " ' 25. 
heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall | 
perish, but thou shalt endure, yea all of them shall 
wax old like a garment : as a vesture shalt thou 
change them, and they shall be changed. But 
thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. 
Thy name, O Lord, endureth for ever : and thy ps- 
memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations, ps 
Before the mountains were brought forth, or even "" 
thou had St formed the earth and the world: even 
from everlasting to everlasting thou art God. For 
a thousand years in thy sight, are but as yesterday 
when it is past : and as a watch in the night. 

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the J'^.^p 
ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, 
and which is to come, the Almighty. 



12 



134 DIVINE ATTRIBUTES. 



145: 9, 



GOD BENEFICENT. 

3|^°/g Moses said, I beseech thee, show me thy glory. 
* 19- And he said, I will make all my goodness pass 
before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the 
34^6, Lord before thee. And the Lord passed by before 
^- him, and proclaimed. The Lord, The Lord God, 
merciful and gracious, long suffering, and abundant 
in goodness and truth. Keeping mercy for thou- 
sands, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and sin. 
ps._ The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. 
p"s. ' Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and 
^^' l[ evening to rejoice. Thou visitest the earth and 
}5> waterest it : thou makest it soft with showers, thou 
blessest the springing thereof. Thou crownest the 
Ps. year with thy goodness. The Lord is good to all ; 
14', and his tender mercies are over all his works. 
}g; The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raise th up 
all those that be bowed down. The eyes of all 
wait upon thee : and thou givest them their meat 
in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and sat- 
io4?28 isfiest the desire of every Uving thing. That thou 
givest them, they gather : thou openest thine hand 
they are filled with good. 

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with 
benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. 
How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God ! 
therefore the children of men put their trust under 
the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abund- 
antly satisfied with the fatness of thy house : and 
thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy 
pleasures. O continue thy loving kindness unto 
them that know thee ; and thy righteousness to the 
Ps.^ upright in heart. O how great is thy goodness, 
which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee : 
which thou hast wrought for them that trust in 
thee, before the sons of men. 



68: 19. 

Ps. 
36: 7, 
8, 
10. 



31 : 19. 



DIVINE ATTRIBUTES. 135 



Thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and J^^f^ 
mercifal, slow to anger and of great kindness. 
Bless the Lord O my soul : and all that is within 
me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my ps 



soul : and forojet not all his benefits : who crown- 



'& 



eth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies. 3' 
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities. He hath not lO' 
dealt with us after our sins : nor rewarded us 12! 
according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is {3; 
high above the earth : so great is his mercy toward 
them that fear him. As far as the east is from the 
west: so far hath he removed our transgressions 
from us. The mercy of the Lord is from everlast- 
ing to everlasting upon them that fear him. Like 
as a father pitieth his children : so the Lord pitieth 
them that fear him. To the Lord our God belong Dan. 
mercies and forgivenesses. Great are thy tender ^Ps^* 
mercies, O Lord. ^^^ '■ ^°^ 

God commendeth his love towards us, in that, Rom. 
while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. For johii 
God so loved the world that he gave his only begot- ^- ^^• 
ten Son : that whosoever believeth in him, should 
not perish, but have everlasting life. Herein is 1 John 
love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, ' n, 
and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 3; 
Beloved, if God so loved us, v/e ought also to love 
one another. Beloved, let us love one another ; for 
love is of God. He that loveth not, knoweth not 
God : for God is love. 



GOD HOLY. 

The Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord ^J^f^^- 
of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, 
which regardeth not persons nor taketh reward. 
Far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, job 
and from the Almighty, that he should commit ^^=^^- 



136 HOMAGE TO GOD. 



Ps. 
5: 4. 



iniquity : for thou art not a God that hath pleasure 

in wickedness : neither shall evil dwell with thee. 

Thou lovest righteousness and hatest wickedness. 

Hab.' Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and 



45: 7. 



canst not look on iniquity. 
Rev. Just and true are thy ways, thou king of saints. 
Ps. ■ The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in 
^^jLb'^' ^^^ his works. Behold he put no trust in his ser- 
4j 18- vants ; and his angels, he charged with folly : yea, 
15: 15. the heavens are not clean in his sight. God sitteth 
47^\ upon the throne of his holiness. Holy and rever- 
jjj'f-g end is his name. Thou art holy, O thou that 
Exod.' inhabitest the praises of Israel ! Who is like unto 
^^' ^^' thee, O Lord, amongst the gods ? who is like thee, 
glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing won- 
Rev. ders ! Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glo- 
rify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all 
nations shall come and worship before thee. The 
liord is our defence ; and the Holy One of Israel is 
71^^22 ^^^ king. I will praise thee with the psaltery, 
even thy truth, O my God : unto thee will I sing 
with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. 
Isaiah And one cried unto another, and said. Holy, holy, 
holy, is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full 
of his glory. 



Ps. 
): 18. 



OUR FATHER. 

gg^^g A FATHER of the fatherless, and a judge of the 

Ps.' widows, is God in his holy habitation. He hath 

"so! looked down from the height of his sanctuary: 

from heaven did the Lord behold the earth : to hear 



113 : 7. 



the groaning of the prisoner : to loose those that are 
appointed to death. He raiseth up the poor out of 
Ps." the dust: and lifieth the needy out of the dunghill. 
145:14, ^Y^^^ j^^^j,^ upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all 
those that be bowed down. The Lord is good to 



HOMAGE TO GOD. 137 



all : and his tender mercies are over all his works. 
Like as a father pitieth his children : so the Lord ^q.^.\^ 
pitieth them that fear him. It is he that hath made ps. ' 
us, and not we ourselves : we are his people, and ^^^ * ^' 
the sheep of his pasture. 

To us there is but one God, the Father, of whom i cor. 
are all things, and we by him. In him we live, ac?s 
and move, and have our being; we are also his ^'^'•^^^ 
offspring. 

A son honoureth his father, if then I be a father ^{ai. 
where is my honour 7 

As many as are led by the spirit of God, they Rom. 
are the sons of God. Ye have received the Spirit ' 15. 
of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 

Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham g^f S 
be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not, 
thou O Lord art our Father. Blessed be thou, ichro. 
Lord God of Israel, our father, for ever and ever, riiii. ' 

Now unto God and our Father, be glory for ever ^ ' ^^' 
and ever. Amen. 



NAME HALLOWED. 

The Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord jjf'j*^- 
of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible. Exod. 
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? ^^' " 
who is like unto thee, glorious in holiness, fearful 
in praises, doing wonders ! Thou, even thou art Neh. 
Lord alone, thou hast made the heaven, the heaven 
of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all 
things that are therein, and thou preservest them 
all, and the host of heaven worshippeth thee. 

Thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises 
of Israel ! God sitteth upon the throne of his holi- ^Vs, 
ness. Holy and reverend is his name. I saw the "^ps."" 
Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up, and ^^^' ^ 
his train filled the temple. And one cried unto 



9: 6. 



Ps. 
22: 3. 



16 : 23. 



Job 
6: 24. 



138 HOMAGE TO GOD. 

ef 1^ another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of 

3.' hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory. Who 

10T4. shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name ? 

for thou only art holy : all nations shall come and 

worship before thee. 
Mai. If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to 
^* ^" heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the Lord 

of hosts: I will even send a curse upon you, and 
1 chro. will curse your blessings. Give unto the Lord, ye 

kindreds of the people: give unto the Lord glory 

and strength. Remember that thou magnify his 

work, which men behold. 

Ps. God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of 

®^' ''' the saints : and to be had in reverence of all them 

Ps. that are about him. O come, let us worship and 

^^'' 7; bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our 

Maker. For he is our God, and Ave are the people 
^jPfg of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. 
Matt.' Let my mouth be filled with thy praise, and with 

thy honour all the day. Hallowed be thy name. 



UNIVERSAL REIGN DESIRED. 

33^22. '^^^ Lo^*^ i^ ^^^ judg^j the Lord is our law- 
Ps. ■ giver, the Lord is our king. The Lord shall reign 
■ for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all genera- 
Dan, tions. And the kinsrdom and dominion, and the 

7 • 27 

greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, 
shall be given to the people of the saints of the 
Most High, and all dominions shall serve and obey 
him. 
Isaiah Look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of 
^^" 23'. the earth : for I am God, and there is none else. I 
have sworn by myself: the Avord is gone out of 
my mouth, in righteousness, and shall not return, 
that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue 
shall swear. 



HOMAGE TO GOD. 139 



Then saith he unto his disciples. The harvest 



Matt. 
9: 37, 



truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Pray 
ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will 
send forth labourers into his harvest. 

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusa- ^Jf'^^ 
lem, which shall never hold their peace day nor 7! 
night : ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not 
silence : and give him no rest till he establish, and 
till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. If I jg^f^ 
forget thee O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget e! 
her cunning. If I do not remember thee let my 
tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth ; if I prefer 
not Jerusalem above my chief joy. O that the 14 f ^7. 
salvation of Israel were come out of Zion ! when 
the Lord hringeth back the captivity of his people, 
Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. O ff\ 
Lord revive thy work in the midst of the years, in 
the midst of the years make known; in wrath 
remember mercy. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will g^.^j^ 
be done, in earth as it is in heaven. 

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of 2Thes. 
the Lord may have free course and be glorified 
even as is with you. 



PROVIDENTIAL CARE INVOKED 



68. 



Thou art good, and doest good. Thou makest ^^^f 
the outgoings of the morning and evening to ps, 
rejoice. Thou visitest the earth and waterest it : ' 9,' 
thou makest it soft with showers, thou blessest the }J| 
springing thereof. Thou crownest the year with 12, 
thy goodness: and thy paths drop fatness. They 
drop upon the pastures of the wilderness : and the 
little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are • 
clothed with flocks : the valleys are covered over 
with corn. 

The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. 33:%. 



140 HOMAGE TO GOD. 



145 : 9. 



The Lord is good to all : and his tender mercies 

are over all his works. He causeth grass to grow 

'i5,' for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that 

II' he may bring forth food out of the earth : and wine 

28! that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make 

his face to shine : and bread which strengtheneth 

man's heart. 

The young lions roar after their prey: and seek 
their meat from God. These wait all upon thee : 
that thou mayest give thom their meat in due sea- 
son. That thou givest them, they gather : thou 
openest thine hand, they are filled with good. O 
Lord thou preserveth man and beast. The eyes 
i45Ti5, of all wait upon thee : and thou givest them their 
^^" meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and 
satisfiest the desire of every living thing. 
James If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God, 
^•*" who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideih 
Ps. not : and it shall be given him. My prayer is unto 
^^''^^' thee, O Lord, in an acceptable time: O God in 
Ps. the multitude of thy mercy hear me. According 
^1 = 1- unto the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out 
my transgressions. Wash me thorougly from mine 
Ps^ iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Blessed be 
God which hath not turned away my prayer, nor 
Ps.^ his mercy from me. Blessed be the Lord, who 
daily loadeth us with his benefits, even the God of 
our salvation. 



Ps. 



66: 50, 

s. 
19. 



FORGIVENESS IMPLORED. 

Dan. Q LoRD, the great and dreadful God, keeping 

' 5'. the covenant, and mercy to them that love him, and 

to them that keep his commandments : Ave have 

sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have 

done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by depart- 



HOMAGE TO GOD. 141 



86: 5. 



Ps. 
51: 1. 



ing from thy precepts, and from thy judgments. 
There is none that doeth good, no not one. f^^^ 

Hear thou in heaven thy dvvelUng place, and i Kings 
forgive, and do. and give to every man according 
to his ways, whose heart thou knowest : (for thou, 
even thou only, knowest the hearts of the children 
of men.) Thou Lord art good, and ready to for- js. 
give : and plenteous in mercy unto ail that call 
upon thee. 

Have mercy upon me, O Lord, according to thy 
loving kindness: according to the multitude of thy 
tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Remem- ^ ps. 
ber, O Lord, thy tender mercies, and thy loving * 7! 
kindnesses : for they have been ever of old. 
Rememember not the sins of my youth, nor my 
transgressions : according to thy mercy remember 
thou me, for thy goodness' sake, O Lord. Blessed 32^^" 1, 
is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is ^^ 
covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord 
imputeth not iniquity: who forgiveth all thine ^^^^/^ 
iniquities. 

If ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly ^^^^^^ 
Father will also forgive you. But, if ye forgive not is.' 
men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive 
your trespasses. Forgive and ye shall be forgiven. g^.^J/ 

When ye stand, praying, forgive, if ye have Mark 
aught against any : that your Father also which ' 26. 
is in heaven, may forgive you your trespasses. But 
if you do not forgive, neither will your Father 
which is in heaven, forgive your trespasses. 

Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, for- ^ph. 
giving one another, even as God for Christ's sake 
hath forgiven you. Him hath God exalted with >cts 
his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour : for 
to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 
In whom we have redemption through his blood, ^ph 
the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of 
his grace. 



6 : 31. 



1:7. 



142 HOMAGE TO GOD. 



TEMPTATION DEPRECATED. 

2"^°V The Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he (Job) is 
10. in thine hand, but save his hfe. So went Satan 
forth from the presence of the Lord, and smote Job 
with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his 
crown. And he took him a potsherd to scrape 
himself withal : and he sat down among the ashes. 
Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain 
thine integrity ? Curse God and die. But he said 
unto her, shall we receive good at the hand of God, 
and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not 
Job sin with his lips. 

Matt. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the 
■ n7 wilderness, to be tempted of the devil. And when 
the tempter came to him, he said, if thou be the 
Son of God, command that these stones be made 
bread. But he answered and said, It is written, 
man shall not live by bread alone, but by every 
word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, 
and setteth him on a pinuacle of the temple, and 
saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast 
thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his 
angels charge concerning thee, and in their hands 
they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash 
thy foot against a stone. Jesus saith unto him. It 
is written again. Thou shalt not tempt the Lord 
thy God. Again the devil taketh him into an 
exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the 
kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them : 
and saith unto him, all these things will I give 
thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then 
saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan : for it 
is written, thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, 
and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil 



HOMAGE TO GOD. 143 

leaveth him, and behold, angels came and minis- 
tered unto him. 

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempt- 1^!^^^ 
ed of God : for God cannot be tempted with evil, 15. 
neither tempteth he any man. But every man is 
tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, 
and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it 
bringeth forth sin : and sin, when it is finished, 
bringeth forth death. 

If sinners entice thee consent thou not. Watch j^™^- 

and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. God Matt.' 

is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted 1 cor.' 

above that you are able : but will with the tempta- ^^- ^^" 

tion also make a way to escape, that ye may be 

able to bear it. For we have not a high priest ^f\ 

which cannot be touched with the feeling of our 

infirmities : but was in all points tempted like as 

we are, yet without sin. For in that he himself ^^^^ 

hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to succour 

them that are tempted. Blessed is the man that James 

1 " 12 
endnreth temptation : for when he is tried, he shall 

receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath 

promised to them that love him. 



UNIVERSAL SOVEREIGNTY ACKNOWLEDGED. 



Ps. 

22 : 28. 



The kingdom is the Lord's : and he is the gov- 
ernor among the nations. The Lord most high is ~'ps7"' 
a great King over all the earth. And all the inhab- Dan^' 
itants of the earth are reputed as nothing : and he '^'■f^ 
doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, 
and among the inhabitants of the earth : and none 
can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest 
thou? Whose dominion is an everlasting domin- 
ion, and his kingdom is from generation to genera- 
tion. 

O Lord onr Lord, how excellent is thy name in s^.\. 



144 DECALOGUE. 



116 

Matt. 



al] the earth ! who hast set thy glory above the 
^gT^J^- heavens : the blessed and only Potentate, the King 
i6l of kings, and Lord of lords : who only hath 
immortality, dwelling in the light, which no man 
can approach imto, whom no man hath seen, nor 
AgChro. can see. Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the 
' 12! power, and the glory, and the victory, and the 
majesty : for all that is in the heaven and in the 
earth, is thine : thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and 
thou art exalted as head above all. Both riches 
and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over 
all, and in thine hand is power and might, and in 
thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength 
4^7i, unto all. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive 
glory, and honour, and power ; for thou hast crea- 
ted all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and 
were created. 
Ps- Not unto us, not unto us, but unto thy name 
latt.' give glory. For thine is the kingdom, the power, 
Pg^^" and the glory, for ever and ever. O come, let us 
• ^' worship and bow down : let us kneel before the 
7! Lord our Maker. For he is our God, and we are 
the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. 



FIRST COMMANDMENT. 

Exo^d. Who is like unto thee, O Lord, amongst the gods ? 
who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in 
Ps^ praises, doing wonders ! Of old hast thou laid the 
foundation of the earth : and the heavens are the 
work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou 
shalt endure, yea all of them shall wax old like a 
garment : as a vesture shalt thou change them, and 
they shall be changed. 

Thou art worthy O Lord, to receive glory, and 
honour, and power : for thou hast created all tilings, 
and for thy pleasure they are, and were created. 



95 



102 : 25, 
26, 



Rev. 
4: 11, 



DECALOGUE. 145 



Dan. 
4: 35. 



The gods that have not made the heavens and ^^f^^^ 
the earth, even they shall perish from under these 
heavens. But the Lord is the true God, he is the J'^^- 
living God, and an everlasting King : the blessed 
and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord 
of lords. At his wrath the earth shall tremble, and lo fib. 
the nations shall not be able to abide his indigna- 
tion. All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed 
as nothing : and he doeth according to his will in 
the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of 
the earth : and none can stay his hand, or say 
nnto him, What doest thou ? 

Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, ^fj*- 
the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and 
mercy with them that love him, and keep his com- 
mandments, to a thousand generations. Ye shall l^f^ 
not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, 
nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them. And it shall ^fj^g 
be, if thou do at all forget the Lord thy God, and 
walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship 
them : I testify against you this day, that ye shall 
surely perish. 

If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, ^ff"^ 
or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy * n- 
friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee 
secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, 
which thou hast not known, thou nor thy fathers : 
namely, of the gods of the people which are round 
about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from 
the one end of the earth, even unto the other end 
of the earth ; thou shalt not consent unto him nor 
hearken unto him, neither shall thine eye pity him, 
neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal 
him. But thou shalt surely kill him : thine hand 
shall be first upon him, to put him to death, and 
afterwards the hand of all the people. And thou 
shalt stone him with stones, that he die : because 
he hath sought to thrust thee away from the Lord 



146 DECALOGUE. 



thy God, which brought thee out of the land of 
Egypt, from the house of bondage. And all Israel 
shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such 
wickedness as this is, among you. 



FIRST COMMANDMENT. 

gjffg Before the mountains were brought forth, or 
ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world : 
even from everlasting to everlasting thou art God ; 

io?-*2 ^^^ coverest thyself with light, as with a garment ; 



9: 6. 



11 



who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain. 

Neh. Thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens 

with all their hosts, the earth and all things that 

are therein, the seas and all that is therein, and 

thou preserves! them all, and the host of heaven 

worshippeth thee. 

26^°i4. Lo, these are parts of his ways, but how little a 

portion is heard of him? The thunder of his 

Jo^^ power, who can understand? Canst thou by 

8, searching find out God ? Canst thou find out the 

^' Almighty to perfection ? It is as high as heaven, 

what canst thou do ? deeper than hell, what canst 

thou know ? The measure thereof is longer than 

the earth, and broader than the sea. 

Ps. Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither 

*io7 shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up 

into heaven, thou art there ; if I make my bed in 

hell, behold thou art there. If I take the wings of 

the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of 

the sea : even there shall thy hand lead me, and 

thy right hand shall hold me. 

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning, and the 
ending ; saith the Lord, which is, and which was, 
and which is to come, the Almighty. 

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy 
name? I heard as it were the voice of a great mul- 



Rev. 
1: 8. 



Rev. 
15: 4 



DECALOGUE. 147 



titude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the ^^^^^ 
voice of many thunderings, saying Alleluia : for the 
Lord God omnipotent reigneth. And one cried unto isaiah. 
another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of ^ * ^' 
hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory. 



SECOND COMMANDMENT. 

To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, ^^^^ 
and compare me that we may be like ? Who hath isaiah 
formed a god; or molten a graven image that is ^* ^^' 
profitable for nothing ? 

They that make a graven image are all of them isaiah 
vanity, and their delectable things shall not profit, ^ ' 12I 
and they are their own witnesses, they see not, nor ^^• 
know; that they may be ashamed. The smith 
with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fash- 
ioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the 
strength of his arms: yea he is hungry and his 
strength faileth ; he drinketh no water, and is faint 
The carpenter stretcheth out his rule, he marketh it 
out with the line : he fitteth it with planes, and he 
marketh it out with the compass, and maketh it after 
the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a 
man ; that it may remain in the house. 

He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the 
cypress, and the oak, which he strengthenest for 
himself among the trees of the forest : he planteth 
an ash, and the rain doth nourish it. Then shall 
it be for a man to burn : for he will take thereof 
and warm himself : yea he kindleth it and baketh 
bread : yea he maketh a god, and worshippeth it ; 
he maketh it a graven image, and faileth down 
thereto. He burneth part thereof in the fire : with 
part thereof he eateth flesh ; he roasteth roast and 
is satisfied: yea he warmeth himself and saith, 
Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire. And the 



148 DECALOGUE. 



2: la 



115: 5- 

8. 



residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven 
image ; he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth 
it and prayeth unto it, and saith, dehver me for thou 
art my God. 

^ift Their land is full of idols: they worship the 
9- work of their own hands, that which their own 
fingers have made. And the mean man boweth 
down, and the great man humbieth himself; there- 
fore forgive them not. 

Hab^ What profiteth the graven image, that the maker 
thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a 
teacher of lies, that the maker of his work, trusteth 
Ps. therein to make dumb idols. They have mouths, 
but they speak not : eyes have they, but they see 
not. They have ears but they hear not, noses have 
they, but they smell not. They have hands but 
they handle not, feet have they, but they walk not : 
neither speak they through their throat. They 

Ps. that make them are like unto them : so is every 

97:7. one that trusteth in them. Confounded be all they 
that trust in graven images, that boast themselves 

Hab^ Qf idols. Wo unto him that saith to the wood. 
Awake : to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach. 



SECOND COMMANDMENT. 

Lev^ Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, 
neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall 
ye set up any image of stone in your land to bow 
down unto it : for I am the Lord your God. 

Isaiah ^o whom wiU ye liken God ? or what likeness 
' 20. will ye compare unto him ? He that is so impov- 
erished that he hath no oblation, chooseth a tree 
that will not rot ; he seeketh unto him a cunning 
workman, to prepare a graven image that shall not 

Isaiah be moved. They lavish gold out of the bag, and 

*^' 7. weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith 



DECALOGUE 149 

and he maketh it a god, they fall down, yea, they 
worship. They bear him upon the shoulder, they 
carry him, and set him in his place, and he stand- 
eth ; from his place shall he not remove : yea one 
shall cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor save 
him out of his trouble. 

While Paul waited at Athens, his spirit was Acts 
stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given ^^ ' ^^" 
to idolatry, 

(The Israelites) made a calf and offered sacrifice Acts 
unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their ^'45; 
own hands. They served idols, whereof the Lord ^ Kings 
had said unto them. Ye shall not do this thing. 

Have ye offered unto me sacrifices and offerings Amos 
in the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel ? ^ ' ^; 
But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch 
and Chiun your images, the stars of your god, 
which ye made to yourselves. 

They left the house of the Lord God of their 2^<^.^[|- 
fathers, and served groves and idols ; and wrath 
came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their tres- 
pass. A drought is upon her waters, and they shall Jer. 
be dried up: for it is the land of graven images, ^'^^' 
and they are mad upon their idols. And I will de- Lev^ 
stroy your high places, and cut down your images, "" 
and cast your carcasses upon the carcasses of your 
idols, and my soul shall abhor you. 



THIRD COMMANDMENT 



36. 



Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy f^p^- 
God in vain : for the Lord will not hold him guilt- 
less that taketh his name in vain. And ye shall Ler. 
not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou ^^ ' **' 
profane the name of thy God : I am the Lord. 

•The son of an Israel itish woman, whose father Ler. 
was an Egyptian, went out among the children of 



150 DECALOGUE. 



2^®J-_ Israel ; and this son of the Israehtish woman, and a 
16. man of Israel strove together in the camp. And 
the Israelitish woman's son blasphemed the name 
of the Lord, and cursed, and they brought him unto 
Moses. And they put him in ward, that the mind 
of the Lord might be showed them. And the Lord 
spake unto Moses, saying, Bring forth him that 
hath cursed without the camp, and let all that 
heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let 
all the congregation stone him. 

And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, 
saying. Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his 
sin. And he that blasphemeth the name of the 
Lord, he shall surely be put to death, and all the 
congregation shall certainly stone him : as well the 
stranger as he that is born in the land, when he 
blasphemeth the name of the Lord, shall be put to 
death. 

ggJf^-Q Because of swearing the land mourneth ; the 
' pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and 

Hos. their course is evil, and their force not right. By 
' s! swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and 
committing adultery, they break out, and blood 
toucheth blood. Therefore shall the land mourn. 
Then said he unto me. This is the curse that goeth 
forth over the face of the whole earth : for every 
one that stealeth shall be cut off: and every one 
that sweareth shall be cut off. 

Matt^ I say unto you, swear not at all: neither by 
* 37. heaven, for it is God's throne : nor by the earth, 
for it is his footstool : neither by Jerusalem, for it is 
the city of the great King. 'Neither shalt thou 
swear by thy head, because thou canst not make 
one hair white or black. But let your communica- 
tion be, yea, yea, nay, nay : for whatsoever is more 
than these cometh of evil. 

James Abovc all things, my brethren, swear not, neither 
by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any 



Zech. 
5: 3, 



dp:calogue. 151 



other oath : but let your yea, be yea : and your 
nay, nay ; lest ye fall into condemnation. 



FOURTH COMMANDMENT 



8- 



Remember the sabbath-day to keep it holy. Six 20^°^ 
days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but 12. 
the seventh is the sabbath of the Lord thy God : in 
it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor 
thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-ser- 
vant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within 
thy gates : for in six days the Lord made heaven 
and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and 
rested the seventh day : wherefore the Lord blessed 
the sabbath-day, and hallowed it. 

Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, verily Exod. 
my sabbaths ye shall keep : for it is a sign between * u, 
me and you throughout your generations ; that ye }?! 
may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify 
you. Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore : for it is 
holy unto you. Wherefore the children of Israel 
shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath 
throughout their generations, for a perpetual cove- 
nant. It is a sign between me and the children of 
Israel for ever. 

And he (Moses) said unto them, (the children of Exod. 
Israel) this is that which the Lord hath said, To- ^^'H\ 
morrow is the rest of the holy sabbath ; bake that -9- 
which ye will bake to-day. and seethe, that ye will 
seethe ; and that which remaineth over, lay up for 
you to be kept until the morning. Six days ye 
shall gather it, but on the seventh day, which is 
the sabbath in it there shall be none. Abide ye 
every man in his place, let no man go out of his 
place on the seventh day. Ye shall kiridle no fire F-^od. 
throughout your habitations upon the sabbath-day. g^'^^' 
Everyone that defileth it shall surely be put to 3i:i4. 



152 DECALOGUE. 



death : for whosoever doeth any work therein, that 

34^°2^i soul shall be cut off from among his people. Six 

days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou 

shalt rest : in earing-time and in harvest thou shalt 

rest. 

Neh. In those days, saw I in Judah, some treading 

^^ '' isT wine-presses on the sabbath, and bringing in 

sheaves, and lading asses ; as also wine, grapes, 

and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they 

brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day : and I 

testified against them in the day wherein they sold 

victuals. 

There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which 
brought fish, and all manner of wares, and sold on 
the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in 
Jerusalem. Then I contended with the nobles of 
Judah, and said unto them. What evil thing is this 
that ye do, and profane the sabbath day ? Did not 
your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all 
this evil upon us, and upon the city? yet ye bring 
more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath. 
i7"^^2i, Thus saith the Lord, Take heed to yourselves, 
22- and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring 
it in by the gates of Jerusalem ; neither carry forth 
a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, 
neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath 
day, as I commanded your fathers. 
j^J®J^ It shall come to pass, if ye will diligently hearken 
unto me saith the Lord, to bring in no burden 
through the gates of this city on the sabbath day, 
but hallow the sabbath day to do no work therein ; 
then shall there enter into the gates of this city, 
kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, 
riding in charots and on horses, they, and their 
princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of 
Jerusalem ; and this city shall remain for ever. 
6™2. Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son 
of man that layeth hold on it: that keepeth the 



25. 



Isaiah 



DECALOGUE. 153 



sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand 
from doing evil. Also the sons of the stranger, that ^^^^^^ 
join themselves to the Lord, to serve him, and to ' Q, 
love the name of the Lord, to be his servants, every ^' 
one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and 
taketh hold of my covenant ; even them will I bring 
to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my 
house of prayer : their burnt offerings and their 
sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar. 



FOURTH COMMANDMENT. 

God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it ; Jf J 
because that in it he had rested from all his works, 
which God created and made. 

In it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy JfJ*^- 
son, nor thy daughter, nor thy man-servant, nor 
thy maid-servant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor 
any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within 
thy gates ; that thy man-servant, and thy maid- 
servant, may rest as well as thou ; that thine ox Exod. 
and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy hand- ^^* ^^' 
maid and the stranger may be refreshed. 

Thus saith the Lord, Take heed to yourselves, ^/.^J^ 
and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring 22! 
it in by the gates of Jerusalem : neither carry forth 
a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, 
neither do ye any work but hallow ye the sabbath 
day, as I commanded your fathers. 

If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, isaiah 
from doing thy pleasure on my holy day : and call ^^' \l' 
the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, hon- 
ourable, and shalt honour him, not doing thine own 
ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking 
thine own words: then shalt thou delight thyself 
in the Lord ; and I will cause thee to ride upon the 
high places of the earth, and feed thee with the 



154 DECALOGUE. 



heritage of Jacob thy father ; for the mouth of the 
Lord hath spoken it. 



MANNER OF OBSERYING THE SABBATH. 

J^^^^l The Son of man is Lord of the sabbath. He 
27'. s^id unto them, (the Pharisees) The sabbath was 
^^'^\l made for man, and not man for the sabbath. And 
he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the 
Matt, sabbath, and behold, there was a man that had his 
' iii hand withered, and they asked him, saying. Is it 
S lawful to heal on the sabbath days ? that they 
might accuse him. And he said unto them. What 
man shall there be among you, that shall have one 
sheep : and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, 
will he not lay hold on it and lift it out ? How 
much then is a man better than a sheep ? Where- 
fore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. 
Then saith he to the man. Stretch forth thy hand. 
And he stretched it forth; and it was restored 
whole, like as the other. 
^Luke There was a woman which had a spirit of infir- 
12! mity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and 
\i could in no wise lift up herself. And when Jesus 
saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her. 
Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. And 
he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was 
made straight, and glorified God. And the ruler 
of the synagogue answered with indignation, 
because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, 
and said unto the people. There are six days in 
Luke which men ou2:ht to work. The Lord answered 
him, and said. Thou hypocrite, doth not each one 
of you oh the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from 
the stall, and lead him away to watering ? And 
ought not this woman being a daughter of Abra- 
ham, whom Satan hath bound, lo these eighteen 



13 : 15. 



DECALOGUE. 155 



years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath 
day ? 

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been ^"^^^ 
brought up, and as his custom was, he went into 
the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to 
read. Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, Acts 
and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of 



17: 2. 



the scriptures. And he reasoned in the synagogue Acts 



18: 4. 



13 : 42, 
44. 



every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews, and the 
Greeks. And when the Jews were gone out of the Acts 
synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words 
might be preached to them the next sabbath. And 
the next sabbath day came almost the whole city 
together to hear the word of God. And on the Acts 
Sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, ^^' ^^* 
where prayer was wont to be made, and we sat 
down, and spake unto the women which resorted 
thither. 

When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, ^ff^\ 
and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had * 2' 
bought sweet spices, that they might come and 4 
anoint him. And very early in the morning, the 
first day of the week they came unto the sepulchre, 
at the rising of the sun. And they said among 
themselves. Who shall roll us away the stone from 
the door of the sepulchre ? (And when they looked, 
they saw that the stone was rolled away) for it was 
very great. Then the same day at evening, being John 
the first day of the week, when the disciples ^^ ' 2?! 
were assembled, came Jesus and stood in the 
midst. And after eight days, again his disciples 
were within, and Thomas with them : then came 
Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, 
and said. Peace be unto you. Upon the first day Acts 
of the week, when the disciples . came together to 
break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to 
depart on the morrow, and continued his speech 
until midnight. 



156 DECALOGUE. 



i6^°2* Upon the first day of the week, let every one of 
you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered 
him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 

Rev. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard 
behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet. 



1: 10. 



FIFTH COMMANDMENT. 

^Matt^ GroD Commanded, saying. Honour thy father and 

6. mother : and, he that curseth father or mother, let 

him die the death. But ye say, whosoever shall 

say to his father, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou 

mightest be profited by me ; and honour not his 

father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have 

ye made the commandment of God of none effect 

Eph. |)y your tradition. Children, obey your parents in 

* a,' the Lord : for this is right. Honour thy father and 

mother, (which is the first commandment with 

promise,) that it may^be well with thee, and thou 

mayest live long on the earth. 

23^22. Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and 

Prov. despise not thy mother when she is old. A wise 

son heareth his father's instruction : but a scorner 

\\°l- heareth not rebuke. My son hear the instruction 

9- of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother : 

for they shall be an ornament of grace luito thy head, 

Prov. and chains about thy neck. Bind them continually 

' 22! upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. 

When thou goest, it shall lead thee : when thou 

sleepest, it shall keep thee : and when thou awak- 

est, it shall talk with thee. 

20^^22 Whoso curselh his father or his mother, his lamp 

Exod." shall be put out in darkness. He that smiteth his 

^^' ^''* father or his mother, shall be surely put to death. 

sQ^Ti 'T'he eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth 

to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall 

pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. Cur- 



DECALOGUE. 157 



21 : 13, 



sed is he that setteth hght by his father or his ^J^f^^- 
mother. 

If a man have a stubborn and rebeUious son, peut 
which will not obey the voice of his father, or the 
voice of his mother, and that when they have chast- 
ened him, will not hearken unto them : then shall 
his father and his mother lay hold on him, and 
bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto 
the gate of his place. And all the men of his city 
shall stone him with stones that he die : so shalt 
thou put evil away from among you, and all Israel 
shall hear, and fear. 



SIXTH COMMANDMENT. 

He that killeth any man, shall surely be put to ^l^®^^ 
death. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall oen.' 
his blood be shed : for in the image of God made oen. 
he man. Surely, at the hand of every man will I ^- ^• 
require the life of man. 

If a man come presumptuously upon his neigh- Exod. 
hour, to slay him with guile : thou shalt take him " u~ 
from mine altar that he may die. Whose killeth 3?"^ 
any person, the murderer shall be put to death by ^'^^ 
the mouth of witnesses, but one witness shall not 
testify against any person, to cause him to die. 
Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life 
of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he 
shall be surely put to death. And ye shall take no 
satisfaction for him that is fled to the city of his 
refuge, that he should come again to dwell in the 
land, until the death of the priest. 

So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: 
for blood it defilelh the land : and the land cannot 
be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but 
by the blood of him that shed it. Defile not there- 
fore the land which ye shall inhabit wherein I 

14 



158 DECALOGUE. 



dwell : for I the Lord, dwell among the children 
of Israel. 
j^°™_ Let every soul be subject unto the higher pow- 
4. ers. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but 
to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the 
power ? do that which is good, and thou shalt have 
praise of the same. For he is the minister of God 
to thee for good : but if thou do that which is evil, 
be afraid : for he beareth not the sword in vain : for 
he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute 
wrath upon him that doeth evil. 



SEYENTH COMMANDMENT. 

Exo^d. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Ye have 
Matt' lieard that it was said by them of old time, Thou 
shalt not commit adultery. But I say unto you, 
that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after 
her, hath committed adultery with her already in 
his heart. 

Mortify therefore your members which are upon 
the earth : fornicatior), uncleanness, inordinate 
affection, evil concupiscence and covetousness, 
which is idol9,try: for which things' sake, the 
wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedi- 
ence. 

Be not deceived : neither fornicators, nor idola- 
ters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of 
themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covet- 
ous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, 
shall inherit the kingdom of God. 
Prov^ The lips of a strange woman drop as a honey 
4,' comb, and her mouth is smoother than oil : but her 
l[ end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two edged 
sword. Remove thy way far from her, and come 
not nigh the door of her house, lest thou giv^e thine 
honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel : 



6: 27, 



Col. 
3: 5, 



1 Cor. 

6: 9, 

10. 



DECALOGUE. 159 



lest strangers be filled with thy wealth, and thy ?y«j^^ 
labours be in the house of a stranger, and thou n,' 
mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body 
are consumed, and say, How have I hated instruc- 
tion, and my heart despised reproof? For her Prov. 
house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the ^= [I' 
dead : none that go unto her return again, neither 
take they hold of the paths of life. 



SEYENTH COMMANDMENT. 

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers Y^ll^ 
and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war 
asrainst the soul. Now the works of the flesh are Gai. 

6 * 19 

manifest, which are these, adultery, fornication, ' 21! 
uncleanness, lasciviousness, envyings, murders, 
drunkenness, re veilings, and such like, of the 
which I tell you before, as I have also told you in 
time past, that they which do such things, shall not 
inherit the kingdom of God. 

Let no man deceive you with vain words : for f?\[ 
because of these things cometh the wrath of God 
upon the children of disobedience. Neither let us } cor. 
commit fornication as some of them (the children 
of Israel,) committed, and fell in one day three and 
twenty thousand. Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, "^"7® 
and the cities about them, in like manner giving 
themselves over to fornication and going after 
strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering 
the vengence of eternal fire. 

Hearken unto me, now therefore, O ye children, 
and attend the words of my mouth : that they may « 
keep thee from the strange woman, from the stran- 
ger which flattereth with her words. For at the 
window of my house, I looked through my case- 
ment, and behold among the simple ones, I discern- 
ed among the youths, a young man void of under- 



Prov. 
7: 5, 



160 DECALOGUE. 



Prov 
7: 22 



Standing. He goeth after her straightway as an 
25! ox goetli to the slaughter, or as a fool to the cor- 
27! rection of the stocks. Let not thine heart decline 
to her ways, go not astray in her paths ; for she 
hath cast down many wounded : yea many strong 
men have been slain by her. Her house is the 
way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. 



EIGHTH COMMANDMENT. 

^^''^- Thou shalt not steal. 

Lev." Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour neither 
* 35! rob him : ye shall do no unrighteousness in judg- 
25^1^. ^^"^^5 ^^ meteyard, in weight, or in measure. If 
thou sell aught unto thy neighbour, or buyest aught 
of thy neighbour's hand, ye shall not oppress one 
Deut. another. Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers 
''■ 14; weights, a great and a small : thou shalt not have 
^^' in thine house divers measures, a great and a small : 
but thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a 
uTi. perfect and just measure shalt thou have. A false 
balance is abomination to the Lord : but a just 
Josh, weight is his delight. Israel hath sinned, for they 
' 12! have stolen, and dissembled, and they have put it 
amongst their own stuff. Therefore the children 
of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but 
turned their backs before their enemies because 
they were accused : neither will I be with you any 
more, except ye destroy the accursed thing from 
amongst you. 
Y^^i^^ liCt none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a 
thief, or as an evil doer, or as a busy body in other 
Rom. men's matters. Render therefore to all their dues, 
3! tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom 
custom^ fear to whom fear, honour to whom hon- 
our. Owe no man any thing, but to love one 
4^28. another. Let him that stole, steal no more : but 



DECALOGUE. 161 



rather let him labour, working with his hands, the 
thing which is good, that he may have to give to 
him that needeth. 

By swearing, and lying, and killing, and steal- |^°J 
ing, and committing adultery, they break out and * 3! 
blood toucheth blood. Therefore shall the land 
mourn and every one that dwelleth therein shall 
languish. 

Know ye not that the unrighteous, nor thieves, 1 cor. 
nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extor- ^ * 10.' 
tioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God ? 



NINTH COMMANDMENT. 

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy ^'^^^^ 
neighbour. 

Be not witness against thy neighbour without Prov. 
cause : and deceive not with thy lips. Thou shalt ^prov^* 
not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy ^® '• ^• 
people : the words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, 
and they go down into the innermost parts of the 
belly. 

The tongue is a little member, and boasteth great James 

8. 



things. The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity 
so is the tongue among our members, that it 
defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the 
course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell. For 
every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, 
and things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been 
tamed of mankind : but the tongue can no man 
tame ; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keep- Prov. 
eth his soul from troubles. Death and life are in ^prov^' 
the power of the tongue: and they that love it, ^®=^^- 
shall eat the fruit thereof. 

Wherefore, laying aside all malice, and all guile, Y^l^'^ 
and hypocrisies, and envies, and evil speakings, as 2! 



162 DECALOGUE. 



uew-born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word 



19. 



Jf^^ that ye may grow thereby. Put them in mind to 
2' be subject to principahties and powers, to obey 
magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to 
speak evil of no man. 

James If any man among you seem to be rehgious, and 
bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own 

Prov. heart, this man's reUgioh is vain. These six things 
doth the Lord hate ; yea seven are an abomination 
unto him. A proud look, a lying tongue, and 
hands that shed innocent blood : a heart that devi- 
seth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in run- 
ning to mischief: a false witness that speaketh lies: 

jPg^o^- and him that sowcth discord among brethren. A 
false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that 
speaketh lies shall perish. 

2^«^g The fearful, and the unbelieving, and the abom- 
inable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and 
sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have 
their part in the lake which burneth with fire, and 

Rev. brimstone, which is the second death. For without 
are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and 
murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth 
and maketh a lie. 



NINTH COMMANDMENT. 

g^^^jg Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from 

Prov. speaking guile. Put away from thee a fro ward 

Prov.* mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. He 

^"•^®* that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that 

^Ps. uttereth a slander, is a fool. The words of his 

* mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in 

his heart : his words were softer than oil, yet were 

they drawn swords. 

Prov. A man that beareth false witness against his 

^^" ^^' neighbour, is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp 



22 : 15. 



DECALOGUE 163 



arrow. They bend their tongue Hke their bow for g-^f J 
Ues : but they are vahant for truth upon the earth : 
for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know 
not me, saith the Lord. And they will deceive Jfr. 
every one his neighbour, and will not speak the 
truth, they have tanght their tongue to speak lies, 
and weary themselves to commit iniquity. Their 
tongue is as an arrow shot out, it speaketh deceit: 
one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his 
mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. 

The lip of truth shall be established for ever : Prov 



but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Lying " 22! 
lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that 
deal truly are his delight. A false witness shall JJ?^^ 
not be unpunished ; and he that speaketh lies shall 
not escape. Wherefore, putting away lying, speak Eph. 
every man truth with his neighbour. For he that 1 peter 
will love life, and see good days, let him refrain ^ '• ^^• 
his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking 
guile. 



TENTH COMMANDMENT. 

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, ^o^^y 
thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his 
man servant, nor his maid servant, nor his ox, nor 
his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. 

Take heed and beware of covetousness : for a Luke 
man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the 
things which he possesseth. And he (Jesus.) spake 
a parable unto them, saying. The ground of a cer- 
tain rich man brought forth plentifully. And he 
thought within himself, saying. What shall I do, 
because I have no room where to bestow my fruits 1 
And he said, this will I do ; I will pull down my 
barns, and build greater, and there will I bestow 
all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my 



12: 15- 

21. 



164 



DECALOGUE. 



28 



17: 11 



Ps, 
73 : 12, 



soul, Soul thou hast much goods laid up for many- 
years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 
But God said unto him. Thou fool, this night thy 
soul shall be required of thee : then whose shall 
those things be which thou hast provided 7 So is 
he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not 
rich toward God. 

Prov He that by usury and unjust gain, increaseth his 
substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity 

Jer. the poor. As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and 
hatcheth them not: so he that getteth riches, and 
not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his 
days, and at his end shall be a fool. This is the 
18,' heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of 
^^' the Almighty. If his children be multiplied, it is 
for the sword : and his offspring shall not be satis- 
fied. Those that remain of him shall be buried in 
death : and his widows shall not weep. Though 
he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment 
as the clay ; he may prepare it, but the just shall 
put it on and the innocent shall divide the silver. 

Behold these are the ungodly: who prosper in 
the world, they increase in riches, surely thou didst 
set them in slippery places : thou castest them down 
into destruction. How are they brought into deso- 
lation as in a moment — they are utterly consumed 

Prov. with terrors. The curse of the Lord is in the 
house of the wicked : but he blesseth the habitation 
of the just. 



TENTH COMMANDMENT. 

Ezek. The wicked boasteth of his heart's desire and 



31 



blesseth the covetous whom the Lord abhorreth. 
And they come unto thee as the people cometh, 
and they sit before thee as my people, and they 
hear thy words but they will not do them ; for 



DECALOGUE. 165 



with their mouth they show much love, but their 
heart goeth after their covetousriess. They covet ^!^J^ 
fields and take them by violence, and houses and 
take them away : so they oppress a man and his 
house : even a man and his heritage. 

In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood : thou Ezek. 
hast taken usury and increase, and thou hast " i4. 
greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, 
and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord God. Behold 
therefore, I have smitten mine hand at thy dishon- 
est gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood 
which hath been in the midst of thee. Can thine 
heart endure, or can thine hand be strong in the 
days that I shall deal with thee ? I the Lord have 
spoken it, and will do it. Your gold and silver is James 
cankered, and the rust of them shall be a witness " 4 
against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire : 
ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. 
Behold the hire of the labourers which have 
reaped down your fields, which is of you kept 
back by fraud, crieth : and the cries of them which 
have reaped, are entered into the ears of the Lord 
of Sabaoth. 

Wo to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to Hab. 
his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he '^' ^' 
may be deUvered from the power of evil. The face ps. 
of the Lord is against them that do evil ; to cut off ^*' ^^' 
the remembrance of them from the earth. How job 
oft is the candle of the wicked put out? and how ^^' ^o' 
oft cometh their destruction upon them ? God 
distributeth sorrows in his anger. They are as 
stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm 
carrieth away. God layeth up his iniquity for his 
children : he rewardeth him and he shall know it. 
His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall 
drink of the wrath of the Almighty. 



166 GREAT COMMANDMENT. 



FIRST GREAT COMMANDMENT. 

Deut. Hear O Israel : The Lord our God is one Lord. 

Deut And what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, 
but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his 

Deut. ways, and to love him, with all thy heart, and with 

^'- ^- all thy soul, and with all thy might. 
Fs- O love the liOrd, all ye saints: for the Lord 

Eph.' preserveth the faithful. Be ye therefore followers 

^'2: of God as dear children: and walk in love as 
Christ also hath loved us, and given himself for us, 

Eph. an ofteriog and a sacrifice to God : as the servants 
of Christ doing the will of God from the heart. 

^john He that hath my commandments, and keepeth 

them, he it is that loveth me, and he that loveth 

me shall be loved of my father, and I will love him, 

^f- and will manifest myself to him. Delight thyself 

also in the Lord ; and he shall give thee the desire 

Deut. of thy heart. Know that the Lord thy God, he is 

^ '• ^- God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and 
mercy with them that love him and keep his com- 
mandments, to a thousand generations. 

Rom. All things work together for good to them that 
love God, to them who are the called according to 
his purpose. O how great is thy goodness, which 
thou hast laid up for them that fear thee : which 
thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before 

\^7' ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ men. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, 
neither have entered into the heart of man, the 
things which God hath prepared for them that love 
him. 

It is good for me to draw near to God, I have put 



28. 



Ps. 
31 : 19 



Ps. my trust in the Lord God. The Lord is my rock, 
^^'' ^^' and my fortress, and my deUvercr ; I will love thee 

Ps. O Lord, my strength. Whom have I in heaven 
^^ '' ^^' but thee ? and there is none upon earth that I desire 
besides thee. 



GREAT COMMANDMENT. 167 



SECOND GREAT COMMANDMENT. 



Matt. 
22 : 37- 



10 : 24. 
Rom. 

15: 2, 
3, 
1. 



Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, v/ith all thy 
heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 39, 
This is the first and great commandment. And 
the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy 
neighbour as thyself. 

Let no man seek his own, but every man icor 
another's welfare. Let every one please his neigh- Rom. 
hour for his good to edification: for even Christ 
pleased not himself We then that are strong 
ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not 
to please ourselves ; but by love serve one another, oai. 
Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore Rom." 
love is the fulfilling of the law. '^= '^• 

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt f^^^^ 
love thy neighbour and hate thine enemy. But I * 44! 
say unto you, love your enemies ; bless them that 
curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray 
for them which despitefully use you, and persecute 
you. If ye do good to them which do good to you, 
what thank have you? for sinners also do even the ^j 
same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to 
receive, what thank have ye ? for sinners also lend 
to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye 
your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for 
nothing again : and your reward shall be great, 
and ye shall be the children of the Highest ; for he 
is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. There- Matt. 
fore all things whatsoever ye would that men should 
do to you, do ye even so to them. And the Lord 1 Thes. 
make you to increase and abound in love one ^" ^^' 
toward another, and toward all men. 

And behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and Luke. 
tempted him (Jesus,) saying. Master, what shall 1 ^^'Iq[ 
do to inherit eternal life ? He said unto him. What 



Luke 



12. 



168 GREAT COMMANDMENT. 



37. 



10^27 ^^ written in the law ? how readest thou ? And he 
answering, said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God 
with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with 
all thy strength, and with all thy mind ; and thy 
neighbour as thyself. And he said unto him. Thou 
hast answered right : this do, and thou shalt live. 
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, 
And who is my neighbour? 

Jesus said, A certain man went doAvn from Jeru- 
salem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which 
stripped him of his raiment and wounded him, and 
departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance 
there came down a certain priest that way : and 
when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, 
came and looked on him, and passed by on the 
other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he jour- 
neyed, came where he was ; and when he saw 
him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, 
and bound up his wounds pouring in oil and wine, 
and set him on his own beast, and brought him to 
an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow 
when he departed, he took oOt two pence and gave 
them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of 
him, and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I 
come again, 1 will repay thee. Which now of 
these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour to him 
that fell among thieves? And he said, he that 
showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him. 
Go and do thou likewise. 



SECOND GREAT COMMANDMENT. 

^f^^^ Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy 

' 38; heart, and with all thy soul, and with all the mind. 

4o! This is the first and great commandment. And 

the second is like unto it. Thou shalt love thy 



GREAT COMMANDMENT, 169 



neighbour as thyself. On these two command- 
ments hang all the law and the prophets. All ^*"- 
things whatsoever ye would that men should do to 
you, do ye even so to them : for this is the law 
and the prophets. 

Rob not the poor because he is poor, neither Prov. 
oppress the afflicted in the gate: for the Lord will ^"^'S 
plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that 
spoiled them. He that oppresseth the poor reproach- ptov. 
eth his Maker : but he that honoureth him, hath ^^ ' ^^' 
mercy on the poor. 

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound ^ffg 
with them, and them which suffer adversity, as 
being yourselves also in the body. Learn to do Isaiah 
well, seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge 
for the fatherless, plead for the widow. Open thy ptov. 
mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are ' 9. 
appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge 
righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and 
needy. Defend the poor and fatherless : do justice ps. 
to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and ^^' 1' 
needy : rid them out of the hand of the wicked. 
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto p™v. 
death, and those that are ready to be slain : if thou ' 12! 
sayest, Behold, we knew it not : doth not he that 
pondereth the heart, consider it ? and he that keep- 
eth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not 
he render to every man according to his works ? 

The people of the land have used oppression, J^^J^ 
and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor * 30! 
and needy : yea, they have oppressed the stranger 
wonderfully. And I sought for a man among them, 
that should make up the hedge and stand in the 
gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy 
it : but I found none. 

Whoso stoppeth his ear at the cry of the poor, he Prov. 
also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Wo ^ jer.^' 
unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteous- ^'^'- ^^^ 



170 GREAT COMMANDMENT. 

ness, and his chambers by wrong : that useth his 
neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him 

^Z"?^- not for his work. The robbery of the wicked shall 
destroy them ; because they refuse to do judgment. 

Isaiah Wherefore, thus saith the Holy One of Israel : 

' 13! Because ye despise this word and trust in oppression 

and perverseness, and stay thereon : therefore this 

iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, 

swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking com- 

Jer. eth suddenly at an instant. Among my people 
* 28! are found wicked men, they lay wait as he that 
setteth snares, they set a trap, they catch men, they 
judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet 
they prosper : and the right of the needy do they 
not judge. 

f^^^- If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and vio- 
lent perverting of judgment and justice, in a prov- 
ince, marvel not at the matter : for he that is higher 
than the highest, regardeth, and there be higher 

Exod. than they. The Lord said, I have surely seen the 
' 9! affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and 
have heard their cry, by reason of their task-mas- 
ters : for I know their sorrows : the cry of the chil- 
dren of Israel is come unto me : and I have also 
seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians 
Pf-g oppress them. For the oppression of the poor, for 
the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, (saith 
the Lord,) I will set him in safety from him that 

£1? puffeth at him. For I the Lord love judgment, I 
hate robbery for burnt oifering. 

-J^"*- He doth execute the iudo^ment of the fatherless, 

ID : lo. j'l Till 

and widow, and Joveth the stranger, in giving him 

Ps. food and raiment. Lord thou hast heard the desire 

■ la of the humble : thou wilt prepare their heart, thou 

wilt cause thine ear to hear, to judge the fatherless 

and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may 

Isaiah ^^ ^^^^ oppress. 

68: 6. Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose 



MAN DEPRAVED. 171 



the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy bur- 
dens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye 
break every yoke ? Then shall thy light break forth ^^^^ 
as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth ' n'. 
speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before 
thee, the glory of the Lord shall be thy rere-ward : 
and the Lord shall guide thee continually, and sat- 
isfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones : 
and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like 
a spring of water whose waters fail not. 



MAN DEPRAVED. 

Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for ^j^^^||^ 
the Lord hath spoken ; I have nourished and 
brought up children, and they have rebelled against 
me. 

The wicked through the pride of his counte- ps. 
nance will not seek after God : God is not in all ^^ ' ^' 
his thoughts. 

God saw, that the wickedness of man was great ^^^ 
in the earth, and that every imagination of the ' ii! 
thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 
The earth also was corrupt before God : and the 
earth was filled with violence. The Lord looked 
down from heaven upon the children of men ; to 
see if there were any that did understand and seek 
God. They are all gone aside, they are all together 
become filthy : there is none that doeth good, no 
not one. There is none that understandeth, there Rom. 
is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone ^ '• \l] 
out of the way, they are together become unprofit- J^, 
able, there is none that doeth good, no not one. is! 
Their throat is an open sepulchre, with their 
tongues they have used deceit, the poison of asps 
is under their lips ; whose mouth is full of cursing 
and bitterness. Their feet are swift to shed blood. 



Ps. 
14: 2, 



172 MAN DEPRAVED. 



Rom. Destruction and misery are in their ways : and the 
' 17; way of peace have they not known. There is no 
job^' fear of God before their eyes. Therefore they say 
21: 14. imiQ God, Depart from us: for we desire not the 
Isaiah knowledge of thy ways, and to the prophets, Proph- 
' 11' esy not unto us right things : speak unto us smooth 
things, prophesy deceits : get ye out of the way : 
turn aside out of the path : cause the Holy One of 
Israel to cease from before us. 
ffae, For this cause God gave them up unto vile 
28! affections : and as they did not like to retain God 
3oi in their knowledge, God gave them over to a rep- 
32^ robate mind : being filled with all unrighteousness, 
fornication, wickedness, covetousness, malicious- 
ness, full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity, 
whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, 
proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient 
to parents ; without understanding, covenant break- 
ers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerci- 
ful ; who knowing the judgment of God, (that they 
which commit such things, are worthy of death) 
not only do the same, but have pleasure in them 
that do them, 
ggf^-g . The wicked are estranged from the womb, they 
* 4 go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies. 
Their poison is like the poison of a serpent ; they 
are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear. 
Jer. A voice was heard upon the high places, weep- 
^'^^' ing and supphcations of the children of Israel : for 
they have perverted their way, and they have for- 
Jer, gotten the Lord their God. Every one from the 
^' ^^' least even unto the greatest is given to coveteous- 
ness, from the prophet even unto the priest, every 
one dealeth falsely. 
jJ^J^g The heart is deceitful above all things, and des- 
Rom.' perately wicked, who can know it? The carnal 
^^J^ mind is enmity against God ; for it is not subject to 
8: 21. the law of God, neither indeed can be. The ima- 



MAN HELPLESS. 173 



gination of man's heart is evil from his youth. 
Because sentence against an evil work is not exe- g^^f- 
cuted speedily ; therefore the heart of the sons of 
men is fully set in them to do evil. 

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive our- Y^^^y^ 
selves, and the truth is not in us. If we say that 
we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his 
word is not in us. 

As by one man sin entered into the world, and Rom. 
death by sin : so death passed upon all men, for ^ " Jl; 
that all have sinned. For as by one man's disobe- 
dience many were made sinners : so by the obedi- 
ence of one, shall many be made righteous. 



MAN HELPLESS. 

The wrath of God is revealed from heaven Rom. 
against all ungodliness, and unrighteousness of 
men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. 

Moses describeth the righteousness which is of '^^j^- 
the law, that the man that doeth those things shall 
live by them. Now we know that what things Jl*'^; 
soever the law saith, it saith to them who are 
under the law : that every mouth may be stopped, 
and all the world may be guilty before God, Did Jf^^ 
not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you 
keepeth the law ? Therefore by the deeds of the Rom. 
law, there shall no flesh be justified in his sight : 



20. 



for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Because Rom 



4: 15. 



the law worketh wrath. 

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and James 
yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. Cursed ceit.' 
be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law ^^^ ^e. 
to do them : and all the people shall say, Amen. 

As many as have sinned without law, shall also Rom. 
perish without law: and as many as have sinned ^' ^^" 
in the law, shall be judged by the law. For the 



174 MAN HELPLESS. 



^.o™3 wages of sill is death : but the gift of God is eternal 
iTim. life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. This is a 
^■^''" faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that 
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 
4^*^12. Neither is there salvation in any other : for there is 
none other name under heaven given among men 
whereby we must be saved. 
Isaiah And he saw that there was no man, and won- 
dered that there was no intercessor. Therefore his 
arm brought salvation unto him, and his righteous- 
Heb. ness, it sustained him. Wherefore in all things it 
9; behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, 
that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest, 
in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation 
for the sins of the people. We see Jesus, who 
was made a little lower than the angels, for the 
suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, 
that he by the grace of God should taste death for 
Gal. every man. Who gave himself for our sins, that 
he might deliver us from this present evil world, 
according to the will of God, and our Father. 
i3^""3 ^^^ ^^^ Ethiopian change his skin? or the leop- 
ard his spots ? then may ye also do good, that are 
f?^- accustomed to do evil. When we were yet with- 
out strength, in due time, Christ died for the 
Isaiah ungodly. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and 
carried our sorrows : yet we did esteem him strick- 
y°2° ^^^' sniitten of God, and afflicted. And he is the 
propitiation for our sins : and not for ours only, but 
2 Cor. also for the sins of the whole world. The love of 
^' ^^' Christ constraineth us, because we thus judge : that 
f-^fl if one died for all, then were all dead. Being justi- 
fied freely by his grace, through the redemption 
i^Tim. that is in Jesus Christ : who gave himself a ran- 
som for all, to be testified in due time. 
Rom. There is therefore now no condemnation to them 
Rom "which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the 
4: 3. flesh, but after the spirit. For what saith the 



CONVERSION. 175 



scripture ? Abraham believed God, and it was 
counted unto him for righteousness. He staggered ^°^- 
not at the promise of God through unbehef ; but 
was strong in faith, giving glory to God. Now, in ^tp\.^ 
Christ Jesus, ye, who sometimes were far off, are 
made nigh by the blood of Christ. Wherefore he ^^^^^ 
is able also to save them to the uttermost that come 
unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make 
intercession for them. 



CONVERSION NECESSARY. 



Isaiah 

n, 



To what purpose is the multitude of your sacri 
fices unto me, saith the Lord? Bring no more is! 
vain oblations. Wash ye, make you clean, put 
away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, 
cease to do evil, learn to do well, seek judgment, 
relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead 
for the widow. Well did Isaiah prophesy of you. Matt. 
saying. This people draweth nigh unto me with " s.' 
their mouth, and honoureth me with their hps : but 
their heart is far from me. 

Thus saith the Ijord to the the men of Judah /fj 
and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and 4- 
sow not among thorns. Circumcise yourselves to 
the Lord, and take away the foreskins of your 
heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusa- 
lem : lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn 
that none can quench it, because of the evil of your 
doings. 

Turn ye even to me with all your heart, and /°5-2, 
with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourn- is' 
ing. And rend your heart and not your garments ; 
and turn unto the Lord your God : for he is gra- 
cious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great 
kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. I will ^^^Jq 
judge you, O house of Israel, every one according 



176 CONVERSION. 



to his ways, saith the Lord God ; repent, and turn 
yourselves from all your transgressions : so iniquity 
shall not be your ruin. 

i8^^3i" ^^^^ away from you all your transgressions, 

'32! whereby ye have transgressed, and make you a 

new heart and a new spirit : for why will ye die, O 

house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the 

death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: 

Acts wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye. Repent 
ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may 
be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall 
come from the presence of the Lord. 

23^°Jg My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes 

Isaiah observe my ways. Hear ye deaf, and look ye 

Isaiah" blind that ye may see. Seek ye the Lord, while he 

^^- 5; may be found, call ye upon him while he is near. 
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unright- 
eous m.an his thoughts: and let him return unto 
the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him, and 
to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 

Jo^n Jesus said unto him, Yerily, verily, 1 say unto 

" 7. thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see 

the kingdom of God. Marvel not that I said unto 

i^f 3. thee, Ye must be born again. Verily I say unto 
you, Except ye be converted, and become as little 
children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of 

Isaiah heaven. Come now and let us reason together, 
saith the Lord : though your sins be as scarlet, they 
shall be as white as snow ; though they be red like 
crimson, they shall be as wool. 

Eph. Put off concerning the former conversation, the 

' 23; old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful 

^^- lusts. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. 

And put on the new man, which after God is crea- 

sPS ted in righteousness, and true holiness. If any 
man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things 
are passed away, behold, all things are become 
new. 



CONVERSION. 177 



Submit yourselves therefore to God: resist the James 



4: 7, 



Jer. 
31 : 18, 



devil and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to 
God, and he will draw nigh to you : cleanse your 
hands ye sinners, and purify your hearts ye double 
minded. 

I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself 
thus, Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, is 
as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke : turn thou 
me, and I shall be turned ; thou art the Lord my 
God. Surely after that 1 was turned, I repented ; 
and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my 
thigh : I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, 
because I did bear the reproach of my youth. 
Behold, for peace I had great bitterness, but thou ^^f^]) 
hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of 
corruption : for thou hast cast all my sins behind 
thy back. 

In that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise isaiah 
thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine ^^'" I] 
anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. ^• 

Behold, God is my salvation : I will trust, and 
not be afraid ; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength . 
and my song, he also is become my salvation. 
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the 
wells of salvation. 

If the wicked will turn from all his sins that he Ezek. 
hath committed and keep all my statutes, and do 
that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, 
he shall not die. All his transgressions that he 
hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto 
him : in his righteousness, that he hath done, he 
shall live. 

Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the Ezek 
house of Israel ; Thus ye speak, saying. If our trans- 
gressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine 
away in them, how should we then live ? Say 
unto them. As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no 
pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the 



18: 21, 



10, 



178 REPENTANCE. 



26, 
27. 



wicked turn from his way and live : turn ye, turn 
ye from your evil ways, for why will ye die, O 
Ezek. house of Israel '? A new heart also will I give you, 
and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will 
take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I 
will give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my 
Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my 
statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do 
them. 
isai&h I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy trans- 
gressions, and as a cloud, thy sins: return unto 
Eph. me, for I have redeemed thee. Wherefore lie saith : 
^' ^^" Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, 
Isaiah ^nd Christ shall give thee light. Brethren if any 
^ = }^' of you do err from the truth, and one convert him, 
let him know, that he which converteth the sinner 
from the error of his way, shall save a soul from 
death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. 



REPENTANCE REaUIRED. 

f^f^ In those days came John the Baptist, preaching 
2- in the wilderness of Judea, And saying, Repent ye : 

Ezez. fQ^. ^Yie kingdom of heaven is at hand. Thus saith 
the Lord God, Repent, and turn away your faces 
from all your abominations. 

Matt. From that time Jesus began to preach, and to 
say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 

j^.^^^Q The times of ignorance God winked at, but now 

Luke* commandeth all men every where to repent. Ex- 
cept ye repent, ye shall all perish. 

^^f^ And they (the twelve,) went out, and preached 

Acts that men should repent. Testifying both to the 
Jews and also to the Greeks, repentance toward 
God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 

When they heard this, (the preaching of Peter,) 
they were pricked in their heart, and said unto 



13 



Acts 
2: 37. 



REPENTANCE. 179 



Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, Men and 
brethren. What shall we do? Then Peter said ^f'H 
unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of 
you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission 
of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy 
Ghost. 

Come, and let us return unto the Lord : for he hos. 
hath torn, and he will heal us : he hath smitten, ' a! 
and he will bind us up. After two days will he ^• 
revive us, in the third day he v/ill raise us up, and 
we shall live in his sight. Then shall we know, 
if we follow on to know the Lord : his going forth 
is prepared, as the morning ; and he shall come 
unto us, as the rain ; as the latter and former rain 
unto the earth. 

Mine iniquities are gone over mine head : as a ps. 
heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. I am ^^- g,' 
troubled, I am bowed down greatly ; I go mourning J^! 
all the day long. For I am ready to halt, and my 
sorrow is continually before me. I will declare 
mine iniquity ; I will be sorry for my sin. 

Wash me thorougly from mine iniquity, and ps. 
cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my ^^' I] 
transgressions : and my sin is ever before me. *• 
Against thee, thee only have I sinned, and done 
this evil in thy sight : that thou mightest be justi- 
fied when thou speakest, and be clear when thou 
judgest. I have heard of thee by the hearing of the j^^^^ 
ear : but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore 1 ^ ■ 5, 
abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. I will Lu^e 
arise -and go to my father, and will say unto him, ^^- J^- 
Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before 
thee. 

Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast 2 Kings 
humbled thyself before the Lord, when thou heard- ^^" ^^' 
est what I spake against this place, and against the 
inhabitants thereof, that they should become a des- 
olation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and 



180 REPENTANCE. 



wept before me ; I also have heard thee, saith the 

Lord. 
2^chro. If ixiy people whlch are called by my name shall 
' * humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, 

and turn from their wicked ways : then will I hear 
ffj- from heaven, and will forgive their sin. Thus 

saith the Lord of hosts : Turn ye unto me, and 1 

will turn unto you, saith the Lord of hosts. 
11^^28, Come unto me all ye that labour, and are heavy 
29- laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke 

upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and 

lowly of heart : and ye shall find rest unto your 

souls. 
34^^18. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken 



Ps. 
51 : 17 



6: 4. 

2 Cor. 

7: 9 
10 
11 



heart : and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : a bro- 
ken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not des- 
i47-'3 P^^^* ^^^ healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth 
Matt." up their wounds. Blessed are they that mourn : for 
they shall be comforted. Now I rejoice, not that 
ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repent- 
ance : for ye were made sorry after a godly man- 
ner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. 
For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation 
not to be repented of, but the sorrow of the world 
worketh death. For behold this self same thing 
that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what careful- 
ness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of your- 
selves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, 
what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what 
revenge ; in all things ye have approved yourselves 
to be clear in this matter. 
18? 13. The publican standing afar off, would not lift 
up so much as his eyes unto heaven : but smote 
upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a 
sinner. 



FAITH. 181 



FAITH ENCOURAGED. 

He said unto them, (the twelve) Go ye into all ^^.^jj 
the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. * le! 
He that helieveth and is baptized, shall be saved, 
but he that helieveth not, shall be damned. He John 
that helieveth on the Son, hath everlasting life: 
and he that helieveth not the Son, shall not see 
life : but the wrath of God abideth on him. 

Then said they unto him, What shall we do, Joi^n 
that we might work the works of God ? Jesus an- ' 29! 
swered, and said unto them. This is the work of 
God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. 
To him give all the prophets witness, that through Acts 
his name whosoever helieveth in him, shall receive 
remission of sins. For Christ is the end of the Rom. 
Law for righteousness to every one that helieveth. ^^" ^" 
If ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your John 
sins. ^''^'^- 

Without faith it is impossible to please him : for Heb. 
he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and ^^ ' ^" 
that he is a re warder of them that diligently seek 
him. Being justified by faith, we have peace with ^p"^- 
God, through our Lord Jesus Christ ; knowing that oai'- 
a man is not justified by the works of the law, but 
by the faith of Jesus Christ. 

Unto us was the Gospel preached, as well as unto Heb. 
them: but the word preached did not profit them, ^'^' 
not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 
The word is nisfh thee, even in thv mouth, and in Rom. 
thy heart, that is the word of faith which we 
preach, that if thou shalt confess with thy month 
the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart, 
that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt 
be saved. For with the heart man helieveth unto 
righteousness, and with the mouth confession is 
made unto salvation. 

~ 16 



10 



182 



FAITH. 



^joim ^g Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness : 
. 15, even so must the son of man be lifted up : that 
17,' whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but 
^®- have eternal life. For God so loved th^ world, that 
he gave his only begotten Son : that whosoever 
believeth in him, should not perish, but have ever- 
lasting live. For God sent not his Son into the 
world to condemn the world : but that the world 
through him might by saved. He that believeth 
on him, is not condemned : but he that believeth 
not, is condemned already, because he hath not be- 
lieved in the name of the only begotten Son of 
God. 
John In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus 
■ 38! stood, and cried, saying. If any man thirst, let him 
come unto me and drink. He that believeth on 
me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall 
flow rivers of Hving water. 
Matt. Jesus said unto them, (the disciples) Verily I say 
. ' 22! unto you, if ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall 
not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but 
also, if ye shall say unto this mountain. Be thou 
removed, and be thou cast into the sea, it shall be 
done. And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in 
John prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Verily, verily I 
^^' ^^' say unto you, he that believeth on me, the works 
that I do, shall he do also, and greater works than 
these shall he do, because I go unto my Father. 
1 John Whatsoever is born of God, overcometh the world, 
^' s! and this is the victory that overcometh the world, 
even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the 
world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son 
of God ? 
John Jesus said unto her, (Martha) I am the resurrec- 
" ' 40. tion, and the life : he that believeth in me, though 
he were dead, yet shall he live. And this is the 
will of him that sent me, that every one which 
seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have 



FAITH. 183 



4: 5. 



John 
17: 3. 



everlasting life : and I will raise him up at the last 
day. 

Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By |^°™- 
what law ? Of works ? Nay : but by the law of 
faith. But to him that worketh not, but believeth Rom 
on him that justifieth the ungodly ; his faith is 
counted for righteousness. 

This is life eternal, that they might know 
thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom 
thou hast sent. Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, i cor. 
quit you like me: be strong. Above all, taking Epii." 
the shield of faith, wherewith ^''e shall be able to ^' ^^' 
quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 

By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered up ^He^^ 
Isaac : and he that had received the promise, offer- ' is! 
ed up his only begotten son, of whom it is said, ll\ 
That, in Isaac shall thy seed be called : accounting ^^' 
that God was able to raise hifn up, even from the 27i 
dead : from whence also he received him in a figure. 29, 

By faith, Moses when he was come to years, re- ^ 
fused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, 
choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people 
of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a 
season : esteeming the reproach of Christ greater 
riches than the treasures in Egypt ; for he had re- 
spect unto the recompense of the rew%rd. By faith 
he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the 
king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisi- 
ble. Through faith he kept the passover, and the 
sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the first 
born, should touch them. By faith they passed 
through the Red sea, as by dry land : which the 
Egyptians assaying to do, were drowned. 

And what shall I more say? for the time would 
fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of 
Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also and Sam- 
uel, and of the prophets : who through faith sub- 
dued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained 



184 INVITATIONS. 



[7f M. proifiises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched 
the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, 



37, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant 
4o' in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens : 
Heb. women received their dead raised to life again : 
'39! and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, 
that they might obtain a better resurrection. And 
others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, 
yea moreover, of bonds and imprisonment. They 
were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempt- 
ed, were slain with the sword : they wandered 
about in sheepskins, and goatskins, being destitute, 
afliicted, tormented : of whom the world was not 
worthy : they wandered in deserts, and in moun- 
tains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And 
these all having obtained a good report through 
faith, received not the promise : God having pro- 
vided some better thing for us, that they without 
us, should not be made perfect. 

The just shall live by faith : but if any man 
draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 
But we are not of them who draw back unto perdi- 
tion, but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. 



GRACIOUS INVITATIONS. 

Exod. The Lord descended in the cloud, and stood 
6, with him (Moses). And the Lord passed by before 
^" him, and proclaimed. The Lord, the Lord God, 
merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abnndant 
in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thou- 
sands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and 
sin. 

And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God 
require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to 
walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve 
the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all 



Deut. 
10 : 12 



INVITATIONS. 185 



thy soul. I call heaven and earth to record this gjf^^^g 
day against you, that I have set before you life and 
death, blessing and cursing : therefore choose hfe, 
that both thou and thy seed may live. 

Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked as^^jJi* 
should die? saith the Lord God : and not that he 22.' 
should return from his ways, and live ? But if the 
wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath 
committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that 
which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he 
shall not die. All his transgressions that he hath 
committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him. ^^^^^^ 
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the 
Lord : though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be 
as white as snow ; though they be red like crimson, 
they shall be as wool. Seek ye the Lord while he isaiah 
may be found, call ye upon him while he is near : ° ' 7! 
let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous 
man his thoughts : and let him return unto the 
Lord, and he will have mercy upon him : and to 
our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 

God so loved the world, that he gave his only John 
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ^ ' i?; 
should not perish, but have everlasting life. For 
God sent not his Son into the world to condemn 
the world : but that the world through him might 
be saved. 



GRACIOUS INVITATIONS 



John 
16, 



God so loved the world, that he gave his only 
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him 17: 
should not perish, but have everlasting life. For 
God sent not his Son into the world to condemn 
the world ; but that the world through him might be 
saved. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends ^^^^^ 
of the earth : for I am God, and there is none else. 



186 



NVITATIONS. 



Matt. 
11: 28, 



ssf^i, ^^5 every one that thirsteth, come ye to the 
2,' waters, and he that hath no money : come ye, buy, 
and eat ; yea, come, buy wine and milk without 
money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend 
money for that which is not bread ? and your la- 
bor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diUgently 
unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let 
your soul deUght itself in fatness. Incline your 
ear, and come unto me : hear, and your soul shall 
live ; and I will make an everlasting covenant with 
you, even the sure mercies of David. Come unto 
S me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I 
^^" will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and 
learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in heart : 
and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my 
Matt, yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Again, he 
^'*" *■ sent forth other servants, saying, tell them which 
are bidden, behold, I have prepared ray dinner : my 
oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are 
Luke ready: come unto the marriage. And sent his 
servant at supper time to say to them that were bid- 
Luke den. Come, for all things are now ready. In the 
^'^^' last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood 
and cried, saying, if any man thirst, let him come 
unto me, and drink. 
3^^26. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock : if any 
man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come 
in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 
2?-^i7. ^^^^ ^^^ Spirit and the bride say. Come. And let 
him that hearetli say. Come. And let him that is 
athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take 
Acts the water of life freely. And it shall come to pass, 
^ ■ ^^" that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord 
shall be saved. 



EXPOSTULATION. 187 



EXPOSTULATON. 

Hear O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the ^^^f^ 
Lord hath spoken ; I have nourished and brought 
up children, and they have rebelled against me. 

Say unto them, As I Uve saith the Lord God, I ^I^^J^^- 
have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but 
that the wicked turn from his way and live : turn 
ye, turn ye from your evil ways, for why will ye 
die, O house of Israel. 

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the ^f.^^gy 
Prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto 
thee, how often would I have gathered thy children 
together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens 
under her wings, and ye would not? Then began ^Mau. 
he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty 
works were done, because they repented not. Woe 
unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida : for 
if the mighty works which were done in you, had 
been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have 
repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I 
say unto you. It shall be more tolerable for Tyre 
and Sidon, at the day of judgment, than for you. 
And thou Capernaum, which art exalted unto 
heaven, shalt be brought down to hell : for if the 
mighty works which have been done in thee, had 
been done in Sodom, it would have remained until 
this day. But I say unto you, that it shall be more 
tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judg- 
ment, than for thee. 



11 : 20- 



The Queen of the South shall rise up in the ^uke 
judgment with the men of this nation, and condemn ' 32! 
them : for she came from the utmost parts of the 
earth, to hear the wisdom of Solomon : and behold 
a greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nin- 
evah shall rise up in the judgment with this gene- 



188 EXPOSTULATION. 



ration, and shall condemn it : for they repented at 
the preaching of Jonah, and behold a greater than 
10:^6- Jonah is here. For if we sin wilfully after that we 
^^' have received the knowledge of the truth, there 
remaineth no more sacrifice for sin, but a certain 
fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indigna- 
tion, which shall devour the adversaries. 

He that despised Moses' Law, died without mer- 
cy, under two or three witnesses. Of how much 
sorer punishment suppose ye, shall he be thought 
worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of 
God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant 
wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and 
hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace ? 



Ezek. 
18; 



EXPOSTULATION. 

I WILL judge you, O house of Israel, every one 
31,' according to his ways, saith the Lord God. 
Repent, and turn yourselves from all your trans- 
gressions : so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Cast 
away from you all your ti-ansgressions, whereby ye 
have transgressed, and make you a new heart and 
a new spirit : for why will ye die, O house of Israel ? 
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that 
dieth, saith the Lord God : wherefore turn your- 
selves, and live ye. 

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as 

though God did beseech you by us ; we pray you 

Isaiah in Chrisl's stead, be ye reconciled to God. Let the 

wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man 

his thoughts : and let him return unto the Lord, 

and he will have mercy upon him, and to our God, 

Isaiah for he will abundantly pardon. Hear ye deaf, and 

Isaiah look ye blind that ye may see. Wash ye, make 

^ ' ^^' you cleaU) put away the evil of your doings from 

before mine eyes, cease to do evil. 



2 Cor. 
6: 20. 



PRAYER. 189 



Zech. 
9: 12. 



1 : 24- 



Turn ye to the strong fiold, ye prisoners of hope, 
even to-day do I declare that I will render double 
unto thee. Enter ye in at the straight gate, for Matt 
wide is the gate and broad is the way, that leadeth ' i' 
to destruction, and many there be which go in there- 
at: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the 
way whicli leadeth unto life, and few there be that 
find it. 

Because I have called, and ye refused, I have Prov- 
stretched out my hand, and no man regarded : but 
ye have set at naught all my counsel, and would 
none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your 
calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh. 
When your fear cometh as desolation, and your 
destruction cometh as a whirlwind : when distress 
and anguish cometh upon you : then shall they 
call upon me, but I will not answer, they shall 
seek me early, but they shall not find me. 

He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, p^ov, 
shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without rem- 
edy. 



PRAYER ENCOURAGED. 



I EXHORT that supplications, prayers, interces- ^^T'™ 
sions, and giving of thanks be made for all men : 2, 
for Kings, and for all that are in authority, that we 
may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godhness 
and honesty : for this is good and acceptable in the 
sight of God our Saviour. 

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusa- isaiah 
lem, which shall never hold their peace day nor 
jjight : ye that make mention of the Lord, keep 
not silence : and give him no rest till he establish, 
and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. 
Be careful for nothing : but in every thing by prayer 
and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests 



62: 6, 

7. 



Phil. 
4: 6. 



190 PRAYER. 



James 
1: 6, 



James 
6: 16, 



fP^Q be made known unto God. Praying always with 
all prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watch- 
ing thereunto with all perseverance, and supplica- 
tion for all saints. 

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, 
ei that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not : 
and it shall be given him : but let him ask in faith, 
nothing wavering : for he that wavereth is like a 
wave of the sea, driven with the wind, and tossed. 
For let not that man think that he shall receive 
any thing of the Lord. 

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one 

13- for another, that ye may be healed : the effectual 

fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 

Is any among you afflicted ? let him pray. Is any 

merry? let him sing psalms. 

Matt. When ye stand, praying, forgive, if ye have 

' 26! aught against any : that your Father also which is 

in heaven, may forgive you your trespasses. But 

if you do not forgive, neither will your Father 

Matt, which is in heaven, forgive your trespasses. Love 

^•^ your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good 

to them that hate you, and pray for them which 

despitefully use you, and persecute you. 

^coL Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with 

1 Tim. thanksgiving. I will that men pray every where, 

1 Thes. lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting. 

Matt' ^^'^y without ceasing. Watch and pray, that ye 

26:41. enter not into temptation : the spirit indeed is wil- 

iPet. ling, but the flesh is weak. But the end of all 

things is at hand : be ye therefore sober and watch 

unto prayer. 

Matt^ When thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and 

7. when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father 

which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in 

secret, shall reward thee openly. When ye pray, 

use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do. For 

they think that they shall be heard for their much 



PRAYER. 191 



speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them : for ^.^**g 
your Father knoweth what things ye have need »! 
of, before ye ask him. (After this manner there- u, 
fore pray ye : Our Father which art in heaven,) {3' 
hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy 
will be done, in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us 
this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts 
as we forgive our debtors. (And lead us not into 
temptation, but deliver us from evil :) for thine is 
the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for 
ever. Amen. 

Jacob was left alone : and there wrestled a man ^^^l'^, 
with him, until the breaking of the day. And 25, 
when he saw, that he prevailed not against him, 21'. 
he touched the hollow of his thigh : and the hollow 
of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled 
with him. And he said, let me go, for the day 
breaketh : and he said, I will not let thee go, except 
thou bless me. And he said unto him. What is 
thy name 1 and he said, Jacob. And he said. Thy ^^.^"^^ 
name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel : for 
as a prince hast thou power with God, and with 
men, apd hast prevailed. 

When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, 
he went into his house, and his windows being 
open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled 
upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, 
and gave thanks before his God, as he did afore- 
time. 

In the morning, rising up a great while before 
day, he (Jesus,) went out, and departed into a soli- 
tary place, and there prayed. 

When he had sent the multitudes away, he went ^Matt 
up into a mountain apart to pray : and when the 
evening was come, he was there alone. 

They (the Jews,) stoned Stephen, calling upon 
God, and saying. Lord Jesus receive my spirit. 
And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice. 



Dan 
5: JO. 



Mark 
1 : 35. 



14: 23. 



Acts 
7 : 59, 



192 PRAYER. 



Acts 
12: 5, 



Matt. 
7: 7 



Lord lay not this siti to their charge. And when 
he had said this he fell asleep. 

Peter was kept in prison, but prayer was made 
7.' without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 
And behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, 
and a light shined in the prison : and he smote 
Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise 
up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. 
Ask, and it shall be given you : seek, and ye 
shall find : knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 
For every one that asketh, receiveth : and he that 
seeketh, findeth : and to him that knocketh, it shall 
be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom 
if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 
n^'il. Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts 
unto your children : how much more shall your 
heavenly Father, give the Holy Spirit to them that 
ask him ? 

He (Jesus,) spake a parable unto them, to this 

I] end, that men ought always to pray and not to 

^' faint, saying. There was in a city a judge, which 

6, feared not God neither regarded man. And there 

8.' was a widow in that city, and she came unto him, 

saying. Avenge me of mine adversary : and he 

would not for a while. But afterwai-d he said 

within himself. Though I fear not God, nor regard 

man, yet because this widow troubleth me, 1 will 

avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary 

me. And the Lord said. Hear what the unjust 

judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own 

elect, which cry day and night unto him, though 

he bear long with them ? I tell you that he will 

avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the 

Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth ? 

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name : ask, 

and ye shall receive : that your joy may be full. 



Luke 

18: 1 



John 
16 : 24. 



Ps, 



66: is. If I regard iniquity in my heart: the Lord will 



PRAYER. 193 



not hear me. The Lord (is nigh unto all themj^-^^-g 
that call upon him : to all that call upon him in "19! 
truth). He will fulfil the desire of them that fear 
him: he also will hear their cry, and will save 
them. For thou Lord art good, and ready to for- ps. 
give : and plenteous in mercy unto all them that ®^ • ^• 
call upon thee. 

As for me, I will call upon God : and the Lord ps. 
shall save me. Evening and morning, and at ^^* l?; 
noon will I pray, and cry aloud : and he shall hear 
my voice. For we have not a high priest which ^^^^ 
cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmi- le- 
ties : but was in all points tempted like as we are, 
yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto 
the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and 
find grace to help in time of need. 

Two men went up into the temple to pray, the Luke 
one a Pharisee and the other a publican. The ^^'n', 
Pharisee stood and and prayed thus with himself, J^- 
God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, 14! 
extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this pub- 
lican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all 
that I possess. And the publican standing afar off, 
would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, 
but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful 
to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to 
his house justified rather than the other : for every 
one that exalteth himself, shall be abased : and he 
that humbleth himself, shall be exalted. 



FORM OF PRAYER. 

Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, JJ^^J'o- 
and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty : 12' 
for all that is in the heaven and in the earth, is 
thine : thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art 
exalted as head above all. Both riches, and honour 



17 



194 PRAYER. 



come of thee, and thou reignest over all, and in 
thine hand is power and might, and in thine hand 
it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. 
f^^- Thou, even thou art Lord alone, and the host of 
isaiaii heaven worshippeth thee. Holy, holy, holy, is the 
Lord of hosts, the Avhole earth is full of his glory. 
Jg^f J^ Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be 
ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: 
thou, O Lord art our Father, our Redeemer, thy 
name is from everlasting. Blessed be thou. Lord 
1 chro. God of Israel our father, for ever and ever. We 
thank thee, and praise thy glorious name, which is 
exalted above all blessing and praise. 
jJ^^^ O Lord, our iniquities testify against us, our back- 
slidings are many, we have sinned against thee. 
9^f 6^ Our iniquities are increased over our head, and our 
^f^^ trespass is grown up unto the heavens. It is of the 
Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because 
Daih his compassions fail not. O my God, incline thine 
ear and hear : open thine eyes, and behold our des- 
olations, for we do not present our supplications be- 
fore thee for our righteousness, but for thy great 
Ps. mercies. Turn us, O God of our salvation: and 
6*, cause thine anger towards us to cease. Wilt thou 
j[ be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out 
thine anger to all generations 1 Wilt thou not re- 
vive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee ? 
Show us thy mercy, O Lord ; and grant us thy sal- 
Ps. vation. Create in me a clean heart, O God ; and 
^^pj;^' renew a right spirit within me. O Lord, rebuke 
6: 1- me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy 
142':%!. hot displeasure. Quicken me, O Lord, for thy 
name's sake : for thy righteousness' sake bring my 
g^Sg soul out of trouble. I am weary with my groan- 
' 4^ ing, all the night make I my bed to swim : I water 
my couch with my tears. Return, O Lord, deliver 
Ps. my soul : oh save me, for thy mercies' sake. Hear 
me, O Lord, for thy loving kindness is good : turn 



16. 



PERSEVERING OBEDIENCE. 195 



unto me according to the multitude of thy tender 
mercies. O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, J^^J^^ 
and his suppHcations, and cause thy face to shine 
upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's 
sake. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the js. 
glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away 
our sins for thy name's sake. O Lord hear, O 
Lord forgive, O Lord hearken and do : defer not for 
thine own sake, O my God : for thy city, and thy 
people are called by thy name. 



PERSEVERANCE IN RELIGIOUS DUTY 



19: 



Dan. 
): 19. 



Ezek. 
IS: 24. 



When the righteous turneth away from his 
righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doth 
according to all the abominations that the wicked 
man doth, shall he live ? all his righteousness that 
he hath done, shall not be mentioned: in his tres- 
pass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he 
hath sinned, in them shall he die. When I shall Ezek. 
say to the righteous, that he shall surely live ; if he 
trust to his own righteousness and commit iniquity, 
all his righteousness shall not be remembered ; but 
for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall 
die for it. 

Let us therefore fear, lest a promise being left us, Heb. 
of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to ' n! 
come short of it. Let us labour to enter into that 
rest, lest any man fall after the same example of 
unbelief. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any Heb^ 
of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from " lai 
the living God. But exhort one another daily, ^'^' 
while it is called To-day, lest any of you be har- 
dened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we 
are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the begin- 
ning of our confidence steadfast unto the end. Let icor. 
him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he ^^''^^' 



196 PERSEVERING OBEDIENCE. 



15: 5, 



ICor. 



Vtr ^^^^' Wherefore, the rather, brethren, give dili- 
gence to make your calhng and election sure : for 
if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. 
Joiin I am the vine, ye are the branches : he that abi- 
deth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth 
much fruit : for without me ye can do nothing. If 
a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, 
and is withered, and men gather them, and cast 
them into the fire, and they are burned. 
27." I keep under my body, and bring it into subjec- 
tion : lest that by any means when I have preach- 
i6?S. ^^ ^0 others, I myself should be a castaway. My 
beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, 
always abounding in the work of the Lord, foras- 
much as you know that your labour is not in vain 
in the Lord. 
Ecci. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with 
thy might : for there is no work, nor device, nor 
knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou 
Col. goest. Walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, 
being fruitful in every good work, and increasing 
Gal. in the knowledge of God : and let us not be weary 
6'- 9- in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if 
Heb. we faint not. And we desire, that every one of 
^* 12! Y^^^ do show the same diligence, to the full assur- 
ance of hope unto the end. That ye be not sloth- 
ful, but followers of them, who through faith and 
James paticncc, inherit the promises. Be patient therefore, 
^' ^' brethren, unto the coming of the Lord : behold, the 
husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the 
earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive 
the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient: 
stablish your hearts : for the coming of the Lord 
draweth nigh. 
lo^^J (There hath no temptation taken you, but such 
" as is common to man :) but God is faithful, who 
will not suffer you to be tempted above that you 
are able : but will with the temptation also make a 



PERSEVERING OBEDIENCE. 197 

way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Ye ^ff^^ 
shall be hated of all men for my name's sake : but 
he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Fear Rev. 
none of those things which thou shalt suffer : 
behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, 
that ye may be tried, and ye shall have tribulation 
ten days : be thoa faithful unto death, and I will 
give thee a crown of life. Because thou hast kept Rev. 
the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from 
the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all 
the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be 
removed, but my kindness shall not depart from 
thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be 
removed, saith the Lord, that hath mercy on thee. 

The steps of a good man are ordered by the ^s. 
Lord : and he delighteth in his way. The right- job 
eous shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean ^^' ^" 
hands shall be stronger and stronger. Confident Phii. 
of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good ^ ' ^' 
work in you, will perform it until the day of Jesus 
Christ : who will render to every man according to Rom. 
his deeds. To them, who by patient continuance ^' 7'. 
in well doing, seek for glory, and honour, and 
immortality, eternal life. He that shall endure ^f^f^ 
unto the end, the same shall be saved. 

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Rev. 

2 • 17 

Spirit saith unto the churches. To him that over- 
cometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and 
will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new 
name written, which no man knoweth, saving he 
that receiveth it. And I will make an everlasting Jer. 
covenant with them, that I will not turn away from 
them, to do them good, but I will put my fear in 
their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. 

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehen- pwl 
ded : but this one thing I do, forgetting those things 
which are behind, and reaching forth unto those 



2: 10. 



10. 



Isaiah 
64 : 10. 



3: 13. 



198 PERSEVERING OBEDIENCE. 



Pliil. 
3: 14. 



things which are before. I press toward the mark, 
for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ 

Rom. Jesus. Who is he that condemneth ? It is Christ 
" 3o! that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is 
39* even at the right hand of God, who also maketh 
intercession for us. Who shall separate us from 
the love of Christ ? shall tribulation, or distress, or 
persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or 
sword ? I am persuaded, that neither death, nor 
life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor 
things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor 
depth, nor any other creature, shall be .able to 
separate us from the love of God, which is in 

Titus Christ Jesus our Lord. Who gave himself for us, 
that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and 
purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of 
good works. 

John My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and 
■ 28, they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life, 
and they shall never perish, neither shall any man 
pluck them out of my hand. My Father which 
gave them me, is greater than all : and no man is 
able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 

^John I pjay for them, I pray not for the world : but 

* 10,' for them which thou hast given me, for they are 

\l] thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine : 

\l' and I am glorified in them. And now I am no 

more in the world, but these are in the world, and 

I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine 

own name, those whom thou hast given me, that 

they may be one, as we are. While I was with 

them in the world, I kept them in thy name : those 

that thou gavest me, I have kept, and none of them 

is lost, but the son of perdition : that the Scripture 

might be fulfilled. And now come I to thee, and 

these things I speak in the world, that they might 

have my joy fulfilled in themselves, f have given 

them thy word, and the world hath hated them, 



29. 



PERSEVERING OBEDIENCE. 199 



because they are not of the world, even as I am j^?^^^ 
not of the world. I pray not that thou shouldest is! 
take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest is', 
keep them from the evil. They are not of the 20,' 
world, even as 1 am not of the world. Sanctify '-^i- 
them through thy truth : thy word is truth. As 
thou hast sent me into the world : even so have I 
also sent them into the world. And for their sakes 
I sanctify myself, that they also might be sancti- 
fied through the truth. Neither pray I for these 
alone ; but for them also which shall believe on me 
through their word. That they all may be one, as 
thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they also 
may be one in us : that the world may believe that 
thou hast sent me. 

He that overcometh, shall inherit all things, and ^ev. 
I will be his God, and he shall be my son. He Rev.' 
shall not be hurt of the second death. To him ^ev!* 
that overcometh, will I grant to sit with me in my ^'' ^J- 
throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down 
with my Father in his throne. He that hath an 
ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the 
churches. To him that overcometh will I give to 
eat of the tree of hfe, which is in the midst of the 
Paradise of God. Behold, I come quickly, hold ^,®[- 
that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy 12'. 
crown. Him that overcometh, will I make a pillar 
in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more 
out : and I will write upon him the name of my 
God, and the name of the city of my God, which 
is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of 
heaven from my God : and I will write upon him 
my new name. 

Blessed are they that do his commandments. Rev. 
that they may have right to the tree of life, and ^"^ ' ^^ 
may enter in through the gates into the city. 



200 SPIRITUAL JOY. 



11. 



SPIRITUAL JOY ENCOURAGED. 

Q^f\ The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice : let the 
Ps. multitude of isles be glad thereof. Let the right- 
4i eousbeglad: let them rejoice before God, yea let 
them exceedingly rejoice. Sing unto God, sing 
praises to his name : extol him that rideth upon the 
heavens, by his name Jab, and rejoice before him. 
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice ye righteous : and 
Ps.^ shout for joy all yo that are upright in heart. Re- 
2, joice in the Lord, O ye righteous : for praise is 
^' comely for the upright. Praise the Lord with harp : 
sing unto him with the psaltery, and an instrument 
of ten strings. Sing unto him a new song; play 
^^^•g skilfully with a loud noise. Let all those that seek 
thee, rejoice and be glad in thee : let such as love 
thy salvation, say continually, The Lord be mag- 
nified. 
Ps. o give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name : 
" % make known his deeds among the people. Sing 
^' unto him : sing psalms unto him : talk ye of all his 
wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name : let 
g^Ps.^ the heart of them rejoice, that seek the Lord. Let 
4; the people praise thee, O God ; let all the people 
I2: praise thee. O let the nations be glad, and sing for 
joy : for tliou shalt judge the people righteously ; 
and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. 

Light is sown for the righteous : and gladness 

for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye 

righteous : and give thanks at the remembrance of 

\ff- his holiness. Whom having not seen, ye love, in 

whom though now ye see him not, yet believing, 

ye rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory. 

Phil. Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Rejoice 

piiu'. in the Lord alway : and again I say, Rejoice. 

^' "^^ These things I have spoken unto you, that in me 



THE RIGHTEOUS. 201 



5: 11. 



149 : 2. 



ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have J°^^ 
tribulation : but be of good cheer, I have overcome 
the world. 

Delight thyself in the Lord ; and he shall give ^^^^.^ 
thee the desires of thine heart. Let all those that ps. ' 
put their trust in thee, rejoice : let them ever shout 
for joy; because thou defendest them : let them also 
that love thy name, be joyful in thee. Let Israel ^ 
rejoice in him that made him : let the children of 
Zion be joyful in their King. 

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall g^^ff^J 
be joyful in my God: for he hath clothed me with 
the garments of salvation, he hath covered me 
with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom 
decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride 
adorneth herself with her jewels. The Lord is the ps. 
portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup: thou ^^''^' 
maintainest my lot. I will bless the Lord at all Ps, 
times : his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord : the 
humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. Although ^f^:^ 
the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be * is! 
in the vines : the labour of the olive shall fail, and 
the field shall yield no meat, the flock shall be cut 
off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the 
stalls : yet I will rejoice in the Lord : I will joy in 
the God of my salvation. 



34: 1, 
2. 



FUTURE HAPPINESS OF THE RIGHTEOUS. 



John 
17 : 24. 



Father, I will that they whom thou hast given 
me be with me where I am : that they may behold 
my glory which thou hast given me : for thou 
lov^edst me before the foundation of the world. 

In my Father's house are many mansions : if it John 
were not so, I would have told you. I go to pre- ' 3! 
pare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a 



202 THE RIGHTEOUS. 



2 Pet. 

3 : 13. 



place for you, I will come again and receive you 
unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be 
also. 

We according to his promise, look for new hea- 
vens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteous- 
Rev ness. I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, 
* 27.' coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as 
a bride adorned for her husband. And there shall 
in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, 
neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh 
a lie ; but they which are written in the Lamb's 
13^^43. ^^^^ ^f ^i^®- Then shall the righteous shine forth 
li^ev. as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. And 

22 ■ 6 

there shall be no night there ; and they need no 
candle, neither light of the sun ; for the Lord God 
giveth them light : and they shall reign for ever 

Rev. and ever. Therefore are they before the throne of 
' lei God, and serve him day and night in his temple : 
^^- and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among 
them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst 
any more ; neither shall the sun light on them, nor 
any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst 
of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them 
unto living fountains of waters : and God shall 
wipe away all tears from their eyes. 

They sung as it were a new song before the 
throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders : 
and no man could learn that song but the hundred 
and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed 
from the earth. 

1^:^13. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from 
henceforth : Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may 
rest from their labours ; and their works do follow 

n^:^i6. them. Wherefore God is not ashamed to be called 
their God : for he hath prepared for them a city. 

f^g- There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of 

1 Cor. God. But as it is written. Eye hath not seen, nor 
ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of 



Rev. 
14: 3. 



THE RIGHTEOUS. 203 



13. 



man, the things which God hath prepared for them 
that love him. 

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth ^^^^^ 
not yet appear what we shall be : but we know 
that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him ; 
for we shall see him as he is. Rejoice, inasmuch i I'et 
as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings ; that, 
when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad 
also with exceeding joy. For I reckon, that the suf- iiom. 
ferings of this present time are not worthy to be ' ' 
compared with the glory which shall be revealed 
in us. Our light affliction, which is but for a mo- ^por. 
ment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and 
eternal weight of glory. 

Fear not, little flocl?: ; for it is your Father's good ^^uke 
pleasure to give you the kingdom, when the Lord afhes! 
Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his migh- ^ ' ''' 
ty angels. 

Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where Matt. 
neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where ^''^^' 
thieves do not break through nor steal. Thy sun isaiah 
shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon^^'"^^' 
withdraw itself : for the Lord shall be thine ever- 
lasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall 
be ended. 

Now unto him that is able to keep you from fall- ^^^^^ 
ing, and to present you faultless before the presence 
of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise Heb. 
God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion ^^'Si 
and power, both now and ever. Amen. ^^■ 

We are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city 
of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to 
an innumerable company of angels, to the general 
assembly and church of the first-born, which are 
written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and 
to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus 
the Mediator. 

Thou wilt show me the path of life : in thy pre- le^^ii. 



204. THE WICKED. 



sense is fulness of joy, at thy right hand there are 
pleasures for evermore. 



FUTURE PUNISHMENT OF THE WICKED. 



13 : 47, 

48 
49 



^.^*4*- The kingdom of heaven is Hke unto a net that 

" 4s', was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind ; 

5o! which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and 

sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but 

cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end 

of the world : the angels shall come forth, and 

sever the wicked from among the just, and shall 

cast them into the furnace of fire : there shall be 

wailing, and gnashing of teeth. 

Ps. When the wicked spring as the grass, and when 

^^■^' all the workers of iniquity do flourish: it is that 

Prov. they shall be destroyed for ever. When a wicked 

^^ * '^' man dieth, his expectation shall perish : and the 

Pg hope of unjust men perisheth. 

73: 3, I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the 



b, prosperity of the wicked. For there are no bands 

^; in their death : but their strength is firm. They 

». are not in trouble as other men : neither are they 

16, plagued like other men. Therefore pride compas- 

Js' seth them about as a chain: violence covereth them 

19- as a garment. Their eyes stand out with fatness : 

they have more than heart could wish. They are 

corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression : 

they speak loftily. They set their mouth against 

the heavens ; and their tongue walketh through the 

earth. When I thought to know this, it was too 

painful for me, until I went into the sanctuary of 

God ; then understood I their end. Surely thou 

didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst 

them down into destruction. How are they brought 

into desolation as in a moment ? they are utterly 

ii7*6. consumed with terrors. Upon the wicked he shall 



Ps, 



THE WICKED. 205 



Matt. 
10 : 33. 



rain snares, fire and brimstone, and a horrible tem- 
pest : this shall be the portion of their cup. The gp^^ 
wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations 
that forget God. Whosoever shall deny me before 
men, him will I also deny before my Father which 
is in heaven. For if we sin wilfully after that we Heb. 
have received the knowledge of the truth, there re- ^^'- Ij' 
maineth no more sacrifice for sins. But a certain 
fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indigna- 
tion, which shall devour the adversaries. 

I say unto you. That except your righteousness ^att. 
shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and 
Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the king- 
dom of heaven. He that believeth on the Son hath i Joji^ 
everlasting life : and he that believeth not the Son, 
shall not see life : but the wrath of God abideth on 
him. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, j^^^jj 
let him be Anathema Maranatha. 

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not in- 1^9%' 
herit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: * lo! 
neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor 
effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with man- 
kind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor 
revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom 
of God. Then said one unto him. Lord, are there Luke 



28. 



kw that be saved ? And he said unto them. Strive ^'^' H] 
to enter in at the strait gate : for many, 1 say unto l^' 
you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 27' 
When once the master of the house is risen up, 
and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand 
without, and to knock at the door, saying. Lord, 
Lord, open unto us, and he shall answer, and say 
unto you, I know you not whence you are : then 
shall ye begin to say. We have eaten and drunk in 
thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. 
But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence 
you are ; depart from me all ye workers of iniquity. 
There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, 

18 



206 THE WICKED. 



when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, 

and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and 

you yourselves thrust out. 

^°''28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the 

' 29. which all that are in the graves shall hear his 

voice, and shall come forth, they that have done 

good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that 

have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. 

Matt. ]\[ot every one that saith unto me. Lord, Lord, 

* 1% shall enter into the kingdom of heaven : but he 

^^" that doeth the will of my Father which is in 

heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, 

Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name ? and in 

thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name 

done many wonderful works ? And then Avill I 

profess unto them, I never knew you : depart from 

me, ye that work iniquity. 

13^^40, ^s the tares are gathered and burned in the fire : 

41- so shall it be in the end of this world. The son of 

man shall send forth his angels, and they shall 

gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, 

Matt, and them which do iniquity : then shall he say also 

" d. unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye 

cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil 

and his angels. And these shall go away into 

everlasting punishment : but the righteous into hfe 

eternal. 

Rev. Whosoever was not found written in the book of 

life, was cast into the lake of fire. 
2 Peter The heavcus and the earth which are now, are 
^'' ^' kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of 
iThes. judgment, and perdition of ungodly men ; when the 
■ s', Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven, with his 
^- mighty angels, in flaming fire, taking vengeance 
on them that know not God, and that obey not the 
Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, who shall be pun- 
ished with everlasting destruction from the presence 
of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. 



THE WICKED. 207 



To me beloiigeth vengeance, and recompense, gjf^^j 
their foot shall slide in due time : for the day of 41! 
their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall 
come upon them, make haste. If I whet my glit- 
tering sword, and mine hand take hold on judg- 
ment, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and 
will reward them that hate me; unto them that 2°8,' 
are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey ^' 
unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, tribulation 
and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth 
evil, of the Jew first, and also of the gentile. Is J-f'J- 
God unrighteous who taketh vengeance ? (I speak ' e! 
as a man.) God forbid : for then how shall God 
judge the world? If God spared not the angels ^^^^^^ 
that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and deliv- 9' 
ered them into chains of darknesss, to be reserved 
unto judgment : the Lord knoweth how to reserve 
the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished : 

It came to pass that the beggar died, and was ^^"^® 
carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom : the 23! 
rich man also died, and was buried. And in hell he ^'^' 
lifted up his eyes being in torments, and seeth 
Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom : and 
he cried, and said, Father Abraham, have mercy 
on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip 
of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, for I am 
tormented in this flame. 

If thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for Mark 
thee to enter into life maimed, than having two ' 44 
hands, to go into hell, where the worm dieth not, 
and the fire is not quenched. 

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is 1 Jo^n 
not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him 
life for them that sin not unto death. There is a 
sin unto death : I do not say that he shall pray for 
it. Verily I say unto you, AH sins shall be forgiven Mark 
unto the sons of men, and blasphemies, wherewith ^■§; 
soever they shall blaspheme : but he that shall 



208 DIVINITY OF CHRIST. 



blaspheme against the holy Ghost, hath never for- 
giveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation. 
io^-°24: '^^^^ f^^^' ^^ ^^^ wicked, it shall come upon him : 
but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. 
Jer^ The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and 
we are not saved. 

Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with 
bloody men. 



20. 



Ps, 
26: 



DIVINITY OF CHRIST. 

^f^- God who at sundry times, and in divers man- 
2! ners, spake in time past unto the fathers by the 
prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by 
his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, 
by whom also he made the worlds; who being the 
brightness of his glory, and the express image of 
his person, and upholding all things by the word 
of his power, when he had by himself purged our 
sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on 
high. 

\^°Q^- To us there is but one God, the Father, of whom 
are all things, and we in him, (and one Lord Jesus 
Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.) 

John All things were made by him, and without him 

piiii' was not any thing made that was made. By him 
■ 1?; are all things created, that are in heaven, and that 
J^; are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be 
thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: 
all things were created by him, and for him: and 
he is before all things, and by him ail things con- 
sist, and he is the head of the body, the church : 
who is the beginning, the first-born from the dead ; 
that in all things he might have the pre-eminence. 
For it pleased the Father that in him should all 

John fulness dwell. 

The Father judgeth no man : but hath commit- 



5: 22, 



DIVINITY OF CHRIST. 209 



Phil. 

2; 



11. 



13 : 8. 
Isaiah 



ted all judgment unto the Son : that all men should 
honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. 
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and 
given him a name which is above every name. lo! 
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, 
of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things 
under the earth : and that every tongue should con- 
fess, that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God 
the Father. Who, being in the form of God, Phii, 
thought it not robbery to be equal with God ; the Heb! 
same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever. His 
name shall be called. Wonderful, Counsellor, The '9 
mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince 
of peace. 

Jesus said, Yerily, verily, I say unto you. Before John 
Abraham was, 1 am. I am Alpha and Omega, the Aev' 
beginning and the end, the first and the last. All ^^ike" 
things are delivered to me of my Father: and no 10:22. 
man knovveth who the Son is, but the Father : and 
who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom 
the Son will reveal him. Have I been so long john 
time with you, and yet hast thou not known me ? ^"^ • ^^ 
he that hath seen me, hath seen the Father, and 
how sayest thou then, Show us the Father? I and John 
my Father are one. 

The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us john 
(and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only ^ • ^^• 
l:)egotten of the Father) full of grace and truth. 
Without controversy, great is the mystery of godli- 1 Tim. 
ness : God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the 
Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, 
believed on in the world, received up into glory : 
far above all principality, and power, and might, Eph. 
and dominion, and every name that is named, not 
only in this world, but also in that which is to 
come. And he is the head of the body, the church : coi. 
who is the beginning, the first born from the dead, 
that in all things he might have the pre-eminence. 



1 : 21. 



1 : 18. 



210 DIVINITY OF CHRIST. 



^'r^j^o And ye are complete in him, which is the head of 
Col.' all principality and power: being knit together in 
^■3'. love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of 
understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mys- 
tery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ. In 
whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom, and 
90I. knowledge. Who is the image of the invisible 

God, the first born of every creature. 
Matt. Jesus spake unto them, (the twelve,) saying. All 

■ 19. power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing 

them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, 

and of the holy Ghost. 
Mark The Son of man hath power on earth to forgive 

sins. 
Mau. Where two or three are gathered together in my 

name, there am I in the midst of them. 
John As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the 

■ la Father : and I lay down my life for the sheep. No 

man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself: 
I have power to lay it down, and I have power to 
take it again. 

John Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because 
he knew all men. And needed not that any should 
testify of man : for he knew what was in man. 

o?^28. Thomas said unto him, My Lord, and my God. 



24, 



20 



2"[°*\" ^^^ ^^ s^id ^^"t^ him, Lord, thou knowest all 
things, thou knowest that I love thee. 



John 
3: 13 



John 
17: 5 



No man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that 
came down from heaven, even the Son of mau 
which is in heaven. 

Now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own 
self, v/ith the glory which I had with thee before 
the world was. 
Ep^. Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, 
and from the Lord Jesus Christ. The grace of the 
13? u. Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the com- 
munion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 



DIVINITY OF CHRIST. 211 



DIVINITY OF CHRIST. 

I SAW the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and ^^f^^ 
hfted np, and his train filled the temple. And one a! 
cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy holy, is the 9, 
Lord of hosts : the whole earth is full of his glory. '^• 
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying. Go, and 
tell this people. Hear ye indeed, but understand 
not ; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Make 
the heart of this people fat, and make their ears 
heavy, and shut their eyes ; lest they see with their 
eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with 
their heart, and convert, and he healed. 

Jesus said. Yet a little while is the light with J^^g^ 
you, Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness sel 
come upon you. While ye have light, believe in as! 
the light, that ye may be the children of light. ^; 
These things spake Jesus ; but though he had done 
so many miracles before them, yet they believed 
not on him. That the saying of Esaias the prophet 
might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath 
believed our report ? and to whom hath the arm of 
the Lord been revealed ? Therefore they could not 
believe, because that Esaias said again. He that 
blindeth their eyes, and hardened their heart ; that 
they should not see with their eyes, nor understand 
with their heart, and be converted, and I should 
heal them. These things said Esaias, when he 
saw his glory, and spake of him. 

Behold, saith the Lord, I will raise unto David a Jer. 



1, OUll^lX liXV. J-JV^IVA, 



: 6, 



righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and exe- 
cute judgment and justice in the earth ; and this is 
his name whereby he shall be called. The Lord 
Our Righteousness. 

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ff"^^ 
was with God, and the word was God. The same 2! 



212 DIVINITY OF CHRIST. 



i^john ^as in the beginning with God. There are three 
that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, 
and the Holy Ghost : and these three are one. 

Luke It came to pass on another sabbath, that he 
' 7,' entered into the synagogue and taught : and there 
**■ was a man whose right hand was withered. And 
the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he 
would heal on the sabbath-day, that they might 
find an accusation against him. But he knew 
their thoughts, and said to the man which had the 
withered hand. Rise up, and stand forth in the 

John midst. And he arose and stood forth. Jesus 
' is! answered them. My Father worketh hitherto, and 
I work. Therefore the Jews sought the more to 
kill him, because he not only had broken the sab- 
bath, but said also that God was his Father, 

Luke making himself equal with God. When Jesus 
perceived their thoughts, he, answering, said unto 

2^?^4 them. What reason ye in your hearts ? But Jesus 
' 25! did not commit himself unto them, because he knew 
all men, and needed not that any should testify of 
man : for he knew what was in man. 

6"^°2o° We know that the Son of God is come, and hath 
given us an understanding, that we may know 
him that is true, and we are in him that is true, 
even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true 

^y^- God, and eternal life ; the mystery which from the 
beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who 

Rom. created all things by Jesus Christ : which was 
made of the seed of David, according to the flesh ; 
and declared to be the Son of God with power, 
according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrec- 

^p™- tion from the dead : who is over all, God blessed 
for ever. Amen. 

^f^J-^ He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood : 
" I'e! and his name is called the Word of God. And he 



hath on his vesture and on his thigh, a name writ- 
ifr^Ii. ten, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. He is 



Rev 



HOLY SPIRIT. 213 



Ps. 
45: 



Lord of lords, and King of kings : and they that 
are with him, are called, and chosen, and faithful. 

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, 
with thy glory and thy majesty. Thy throne, O 
God, is for ever and ever : the sceptre of thy king- 
dom is a right sceptre. Unto the Son he saith, Heb. 
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre * x 
of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. JJ; 
Thou bast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity ; 12.' 
therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee 
with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. And, 
Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the founda- 
tion of the earth : and the heavens are the works 
of thine hands. They shall perish; but thou 
remainest: and they all shall wax old as a gar- 
ment. And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, 
and they shall be changed : but thou art the same, 
and thy years shall not fail. 

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and jude 
majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. 
Amen. 



1: 25. 



DIVINITY AND INFLUENCE OF 
THE HOLY SPIRIT. 

Except a man be born of water and of the I'^^f 
Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hear- 
est the sound thereof, but canst not tell v/hence it 
Cometh, and whither it goeth : so is every one that 
is born of the Spirit. 

I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I 
go away : for if I go not away, the Comforter will 
not come unto you : but if I depart, I will send 
him unto you. I will pray the Father, and he John 
shall give you another Comforter, that he may 



John 
16: 7. 



14: 16, 
17. 



214 HOLY SPIRIT. 



abide with you for ever. Even the Spirit of truth, 
whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth 
him not, neither knoweth him : but ye know him, 
for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 

Titus -^Qi i^y ij^Q works of righteousness which we 
have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, 
by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of 

Eph. the holy Ghost. In whom ye also trusted, after 

^' ^^' that ye heard the word of truth, the Gospel of your 
salvation : in whom also after that ye beheved, ye 

Bom. were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise. For 

^" 15,' as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are 
^®- the sons of God. For ye have not received the 
spirit of bondage again to fear : but ye have receiv- 
ed the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, 
Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our 
spirit, that we are the children of God. 

Gal. The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long 
* 23! suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, 
temperance : against such there is no law. 

Rom. '2'he Spirit also helpeth our infirmities : for we 
know not what we should pray for as we ought : 
but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with 

1 Cor. groanings, which cannot be uttered. Know ye not 

^- ^^* that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit 
of God dwelleth in you? 

Rom. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and 
peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope 

Rom. through the power of the holy Ghost. Hope 
makelh not ashamed, because the love of God is 
shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy Ghost, which 
is given unto us. 

61^^11 ^^^^ ^^ "^^ away from thy presence ; and take 
not thy holy Spirit from me. 

Luke If ye being evil, know how to give good gifts unto 
you children : how much more shall your heavenly 
Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask him? 

ifS Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of 



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the Spirit ia our hearts. In whom you also are f^^^j 
builded together for a habitation of God through the 
Spirit. 

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea, ^^^^^^ 
and Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified, and 
wallcing in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort 
of the holy Ghost, were multiplied. 

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, Jf^h. 
saith the Lord of hosts. When the enemy shall isaiaii 
come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift ^^" ^^" 
up a standard against him. 

And the Lord said. My Spirit shall not always ^.^f 
strive with man. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, Eph- 
whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 

All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be for- Matt. 
given unto men : but the blasphemy against the * 32! 
holy Ghost, shall not be forgiven unto men. And 
whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, 
it shall be forgiven him : but whosoever speaketh 
against the holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, 
neither in this world, neither in the Avorld to come. 

The grace of the Lord Jesns Christ, and the love 
of God, and the communion of the holy Ghost, be ^cor. 
with you all. Amen. 



POOR IN SPIRIT BLESSED. 

Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath ^^'^^ 
created these things, that bringeth out their host by " 22! 
number. It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the ^^' 
earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grass-hop- 
pers ; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, 
and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in : all 
nations before him are as nothing, and they are 
counted to him less than . nothing, and vanity. 
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy ps 
fingers, the moon and the stars which thou hast ^'4: 



216 BEATITUDES. 



ordained ; what is man, that thou art mindful of 

him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 

2g?^4 How can man be justified with God ? Behold, 

Job' his angels he charged with folly: yea, the heavens 

Job* are not clean in his sight; how much less man 

^^job^' ^^^^ ^^ ^ worm? Then Job answered the Lord, 

25: 6. and said, I have heard of thee by the hearing of 

42: 1, the ear; but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore 

I' I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. 
Prov. Every one that is proud in heart, is an abomina- 
isaiah tion to the Lord. The lofty looks of man shall be 
2:11- humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be 
Isaiah bowed dowu. The Lord of hosts hath purposed 
23 : 9. it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into 
James coutcmpt all the honourable of the earth. God re- 
4: 6. sisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and 
Phil, he shall lift you up. Let this mind be in you, 
^' f. which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the 
form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal 
with God ; but made himself of no reputation, and 
took upon him the form of a servant, and was 
made in the likeness of men. And being found in 
fashion as a man, he humbled himself and became 
obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 
Rom. I say to every man that is among you, not 
to think of himself more highly than he ought to 
think, but to think soberly, according as God hath 
PJiii- dealt to every man the measure of faith. Ijct noth- 
ing be done through strife or vain glory, but in low- 
liness of mind, let each esteem other better than 



24. 



themselves. 
^Matt. Then came to him (Jesus) the mother of Zebe- 
■ 21, dee's children with her sons, and saith unto him. 
Grant, that these my two sons may sit, the one on 
thy right hand, and the other on the left in thy 
kingdom. And when the ten heard it, they were 
moved with indignation against the two brethren. 



BEATITUDES. 217 



But Jesus said, Ye know that the princes of the ^f^^^^ 
Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they * 27. 
that are great exercise authority upon them. But 
it shall not be so among you ; but whosoever will 
be great among you, let him be your minister ; and 
whosoever will be chief among you, let him be 
your servant. 

After that, he poureth water into a bason, and John 
began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them ^^'' 12, 
with the towel wherewith he was girded. After he \l> 
had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, is! 
and was set down again, he said unto them. Know 
ye what I have done unto you 7 Ye call me Mas- 
ter and Lord, and ye say well : for so I am. If I 
then your Lord and Master have washed your feet 
ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I 
have given you an example, that ye should do, as I 
have done to you. 

To this man will I look, even to him that is isaiah 
poor, and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my 
word. For thus saith the High and lofty One that isaiah 
inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell ^^''^^' 
in the high and holy place : with him also that is 
of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit 
of the humble, and to revive the heart of the con- 
trite ones. Better it is to be of a humble spirit Prov. 
with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the ^^' ^^' 
proud. Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abas- Luke 
ed : and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted. ^^' ^^' 

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Matt. 
kingdom of heaven. ^''^' 



THEY THAT MOURN BLESSED. 

Unto Adam he (God) said. Because thou hast ^.^^j 
hearkened unto the voice of thy wife and hast eaten 
of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, 

19 



218 BEATITUDES. 



Thou shalt not eat of it : cursed is the ground for 
thy sake : in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days 
of thy life, till thou return unto the ground. 
/.*^g Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, 
7' neither doth trouble spring out of the ground : yet 
man is born unto trouble as the sparks fly upward. 
^f^3. He (God) doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the 
Ps. children of men. He hath not despised, nor ab- 
horred the affliction of the afflicted ; neither hath he 
hid his face from him, but when he cried unto him, 
he heard. 
146 :"? The Lord looseth the prisoners, executeth judg- 
9- ment for the oppressed, giveth food to the hungry, 
iJf\^ openeth the eyes of the blind. The Lord uphold- 
eth all that fall, and raiseth up all that be bowed 
j^^f-g down. He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth 
Job up their wounds. Sorrow is turned into ioy before 
Ps. ■ him: weeping may endure for a night, but joy 
^° • ^- cometh in the morning. 

Heb. No chastening for the present seemeth to be joy- 
ous, but grievous : nevertheless, afterward it yield- 
eth the peaceable fruit of righteousness, unto them 
Job which are exercised thereby. And if they be 
9', bound in fetters, and be holden in chords of afflic- 
^^" tions ; he showeth them their work, and their trans- 
gressions, that they have exceeded ; he openeth 
also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that 
they return from iniquity. 
Hosea Jq their affliction they will seek me early, 
jobj Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth : 
therefore despise not thou, the chastening of the 
^^^g Almighty. I know, O Lord, that thy judgments 
" 7ii are right : and that thou in faithfulness, hast afflict- 
ed me. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, 
that I might learn thy statutes. Before 1 was 
afflicted I went astray : but now have I kept thy 
Jer. word. O Lord, my strength and my fortress, and 
my refuge in the day of affliction. Thou which 



5: 17 

119 

67. 



BEATITUDES. 219 



71 : 20. 



hast showed me great and sore troubles, shalt 
quicken me again and shalt bring me up again 
from the depths of the earth. Though 1 walk in ps. 
the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me. For God S^" 
hath comforted his people, and will have mercy ^^ • ^^• 
upon his afflicted. Godly sorrow worketh repent- 2Cor. 
ance to salvation not to be repented of, but the sor- '^'- ^^■ 
row of the world worketh death. Our light afflic- 2Cor. 
tion, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a " ' 
far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord scor. 
Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of ' 4! 
all comfort, who comforteth us in all our tribulation, 
that we may be able to comfort them which are in 
any trouble by the comfort, wherewith we ourselves 
are comforted of God. 

The ransomed of the Lord shall return, and isaiah 
come to Zion with songs and everlasting joys upon 
their heads : they shall obtain joy and gladness, 
and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. 



THE MEEK BLESSED 



Matt. 
18 : 21, 



Then came Peter to him, and said. Lord, how 
oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive 22! 
him ? till seven times ? Jesus saith unto him I say 
not unto thee, until seven times : but until seventy 
times seven. 

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for ^^^*g 
an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto 
you, that ye resist not evil : but whosoever shall 
smite thee on thy right cheek turn to him the other 
also. Bless them that curse you, do good to them 
that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully 
use 3^ou, and persecute you. 

Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto Rom 



44. 



19, 



wrath, for it is written. Vengeance is mine, I will ' 21 



220 BEATITUDES. 



repay, saith the Lord. Be not overcome of evil, 
but overcome evil with good. 

2^^^ Behold, one of them which were with Jesus, 
52^ stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and 
struck a servant of the high priest, and smote oif 
his ear. Then said Jesus unto him. Put up again 
thy sword into his place : for all they that take the 
sword, shall perish with the sword. 

Z7li ^^ angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious 

J^ov. man aboundeth in transgression. He that is slow 
to anger is better than the mighty : and he that 
ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city. 

ff\ I the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye 
% walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are 
called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long- 
suiFering, forbearing one another in love ; let all 
bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and 
evil speaking, be put away from you, with all 

14^20 ^^^ice. In malice be ye children, but in under- 

Titus standing be men. Be no brawlers, but gentle, show- 

^ * ^ ing all meekness unto all men. 

g^^- If a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are 
' 2! spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meek- 
ness, considering thyself lest thou also be tempted. 
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law 
of Christ. 

3^17* The wisdom that is from above, is first pure, 
then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, 
full of mercy, and good fruits, without partiality, 

Rom. and without hypocrisy. Now, if any man have 

not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 
Ps. The meek will he guide in judgment : and the 
PS. * meek will he teach his way. The Lord lifteth up 

^^'^ • ^' the meek : he casteth the wicked down to the 
Ps- ground. The meek shall eat and be satisfied ; 
Ps. ' your heart shall live for ever. The meek shall 

37: n. inherit the earth : and shall delight themselves in 
the abundance of peace. 



BEATITUDES. 221 



119 : 20. 



42; 



THE HUNGERING SOUL BLESSED. 

O Lord God of my salvation, I have cried day gg^^-^ 
and night before thee. Let my prayer come before " 2! 
thee : inchne thine ear unto my cry. Thou art esf^'i, 
my God, early will I seek thee : my soul thirsteth g- 
for thee, my soul longeth for thee, in a dry and thirsty 
land, where no water is. To see thy power and 
thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 

My soul followeth hard after thee. My soul ^^Pf 
breaketh for the longing, that it hath unto thy 
judgments at all times. As the hart panteth after Jf 
the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O 
God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living 
God : when shall I come and appear before God. 

Whom have I in heaven but thee 7 and there is ps. 
none upon earth that I desire besides thee. I will '^ps^^' 
delight myself in thy statutes : 1 will not forget thy ^^^ \Iq'^ 
word. Thy word is very pure : therefore thy ser- i^g! 
vant loveth it. Consider how I love thy precepts : 
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great 
spoil. 

How precious are thy thoughts unto me O God. ^f- 
O satisfy us early with thy mercy : that we may ps. 
rejoice, and be glad all our days. As for me, I ^^pg^"** 
shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. ^^ - ^^^ 
The Lord will fulfil the desire of them that fear ps. 
him. For he satisfieth the longing soul: and fill- '19! 
eth the hungry soul with goodness. 107 •' 9. 

Ho every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, isaiah 
and he that hath no money, come ye, buy and eat, 
yea come, buy wine and milk without money, and 
without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for 
that which is not bread ? and your labour for that 
which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, 
and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul 
delight itself in fatness. 



65: 1, 



222 BEATITUDES. 



^^^^g'J Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of hfe. He 

' 5s' that eateth of this bread shall live for ever. Jesus 

4? 10, said unto her, (the woman of Samaria) if thou 



14. 



knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to 
thee, give me to drink ; thou wouldest have asked 
of him and he would have given thee living water. 
Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give 
him, shall never thirst ; but the water that I shall 
give him, shall be in him a well of water springing 

John up into everlasting life. In the last day, that great 
day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, if 
any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 

SVi I ^^^^ gi^^ ^^*^to him that is athirst, of the fountain 
of the water of life freely. 

Prov. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy, 
findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 

^^6,' Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst 
after righteousness : for they shall be filled. 



THE MERCIFUL BLESSED. 

18^^23- The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain 
" 28. king, which would take account of his servants. 
And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought 
unto him which owed him ten thousand talents : 
but, forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord com- 
manded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, 
and all that he had, and payment to be made. The 
servant therefore fell down and worshipped him, 
saying. Lord, have patience with me, and I will 
pay the all. Then the Lord of that servant was 
moved with compassion, and loosed him, and for- 
gave him the debt. 

But the same servant went out and found 
one of his fellow-servants, which owed him a hun- 
dred pence, and he laid hands on him, and took 
him by the throat, saying. Pay me that thou owest. 



i 



BEATITUDES. 223 



And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet, and ^f^^i- 
besought him saying. Have patience with me, and 34 
I will pay thee all. And he would not ; but went 
and cast him into prison, till he should pay the 
debt. So when his fellow-servants saw what was 
done, they were very sorry, and came and told 
unto their Lord all that was done. Then his Lord 
after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou 
wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt because 
thou desiredst me ; shouldest not thou also have 
had compassion on thy fellow-servant even as I 
had pity on thee ? And his Lord was wroth, and 
delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay 
all that was due unto him. 

He shall have judgment without mercy, that hath ^^."^^^^s 
showed no mercy. He that oppresseth the poor Prov.' 
reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him, ^'^'' ^^' 
hath mercy on the poor. Whoso stoppeth his ears Prov. 
at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but ^^ ' ^^' 
shall not be heard. 

Then shall he also say unto them on his left ^f^^^i 
hand. Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting 4^! 
fire, prepared for the devil and his angels : for I was 45.' 
a hungered and ye gave me no meat : I was thirsty, 
and ye gave me no drink : I was a stranger, and ye 
took me not in : naked, and ye clothed me not : 
sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Inas- 
much as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye 
did it not to me. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Luke 
Father also is merciful. 



36. 



Is not this the fast that I have chosen ? to loose isaiah 
the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy bur- * 7 



dens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye 
break every yoke ? Is it not to deal thy bread to 
the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are 
cast out to thy house ? when thou seest the naked, 
that thou cover him, and that thou hide not thyself 
from thine own flesh? And if thou draw out thy 



10. 



224 BEATITUDES. 



soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul : 
then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy dark- 

^i^aiah j^jggs i)e as the noon-day. Then shalt thou call, 
" u. and the Lord shall answer : thou shalt cry, and he 
shall say, Here I am. And the Lord shall guide 
thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, 
and make fat thy bones : and thou shalt be like a 
watered garden, and like a spring of water whose 
waters fail not. 

41 fi- Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the Lord 
3. will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will 
preserve him and keep him alive, and he shall be 
blessed upon the earth; and thou wilt not deliver 
him unto the will of his enemies. The Lord will 
strengthen him upon the bed of languishing : thou 

iiJ-9 ^^^^^ make all his bed in his sickness. He hath 
dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his righteous- 
ness endureth for ever ; his horn shall be exalted 

isT^k with honour. With the merciful thou wilt show 
thyself merciful. 

25^^34- The King shall say unto them on his right hand, 
II' Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the king- 
dom prepared for you from the foundation of the 
world. For I was a hungered and ye gave me 
meat : I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink : I was 
a stranger, and ye took me in : naked and ye cloth- 
ed me : I was sick and ye visited me : I was in 
prison and ye came unto me. Inasmuch as ye 
have done it unto one of the least of these my 
brethren ye have done it unto me. 



THE PURE IN HEART BLESSED. 

'^^- The Lord seeth not as man seeth ; for man look 



eth on the outward appearance, but the Lord look- 
eth on the heart. The Lord searcheth all hearts, 
and understandeth all the imaginations of the 



BEATITUDES. 225 



Ps. 
J: 1. 



thoughts : who will bring to Ught the hidden things ^^9^^- 
of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels 
of the heart. 

If our heart condemn us, God is greater than our \^,°^^ 
heart and knoweth all things : if our heart condemn ' 21.' 
us not, then have we confidence toward God, and ^'^' 
whatsoever we ask, we receive of him. 

If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will qq^\q^ 
not hear me. Behold thou desirest truth in the in- ps. 
ward parts. Create in me a clean heart, O God ; ' io| 
and renew a right spirit within me. Wash me f; 
thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me 
from my sin. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be 
clean ; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 

Truly God is good to such as are of a clean 
heart. Blessed are the undefiled in the w^ay, who 
walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they ps. 
that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with ^^^"2! 
the whole heart. Who shall ascend into the hill ps- 
of the Lord ? and who shall stand in his holy ' 4, 
place ? He that hath clean hands and a pure heart ^' 
who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor 
sworn deceitfully : he shall receive the blessing 
from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of 
his salvation. 

Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our con- acor. 
science, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not ^' ^^' 
with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we 
have had our conversation in the world. 

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see Matt. 
God. '^'• 



THE PEACE MAKERS BLESSED. 

.Joseph sent his brethren away, and they depart- oen. 
ed : and he said unto them. See that ye fall not out ^^ ' ^*" 
by the way. 



226 



BEATITUDES. 



6, 



Rom. 
12: 18. 



Abram went up out of Egypt, and Lot with him. 
7^ Abrain was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in 
9! gold. Lot also, had flocks and herds, and tents. 
And there was a strife between the herdmen of 
Abram's cattle, and the herdmen of Lot's cattle : 
and Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife I 
pray thee, between me and thee, and between my 
herdmen and thy herdmen : for we be brethren. 
Is not the whole land before thee ? Separate thy- 
self, I pray thee, from me : if thou wilt take the left 
hand, then I will go to the right : or if thou depart 
to the right hand, then I will go to the left. 

If it be possible, as much as heth in you, live 

^Eph. peaceably with all men. Let all bitterness and 

wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, 

be put away from you, with all maUce. 

^^^0^2 An angry man stirreth up strife. As coals are 

Prov." to burning coals, and wood to fire : so is a conten- 

^Prov!' tious man to kindle strife. But he that is slow to 

anger appeaseth strife. A soft answer turneth 

away wrath. 

Let us therefore follow after the things which 

make for peace, and things wherewith one may 

f?\ edify another. I, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech 

23! you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith 

ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, 

with long suftering, forbearing one another in love ; 

endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the 

bond of peace ; and be ye kind one to another, 

tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as God 

\'^^S' ^^^ Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Be at peace 

Heb." among yourselves. Follow peace with all men. 

Blessed are the peace makers : for they shall be 

called the children of God. 

Pf- Behold how good and how pleasant it is for 

" 2. brethren to dwell together in unity. It is like the 

precious ointment upon the head, that ran down 

upon the beard, even Aaron's beard : that went 



16: 18 
1, 



Rom. 
14: 19, 



4 

32. 



12 : 14. 

Matt. 
6: 9. 



BEATITUDES. 227 



down to the skirts of his garments. As the dew ^g^^-g 
of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon 
the mountains of Zion, for there the Lord com- 
manded the blessing, even hfe for evermore. 



THOSE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHT- 
EOUSNESS BLESSED. 

In process of time it came to pass, that Cain ^,^'^^_ 
brought of the fruit of the ground, an offering unto &, 
the Lord. And Abel, he also brought of the first- 
lings of his flock : and the Lord had respect unto 
Abel, and to his offering. But unto Cain, and to 
his offering he had not respect : and Cain was very 
wroth, and his countenance fell. And Cain talked 
with Abel his brother : and it came to pass when 
they were in the field, that Cain rose up against 
Abel his brother and slew him. And wherefore uohn 
slew he him? because his own works were evil, ^'^^' 
and his brother's righteous. 

The men of Sodom were wicked, and sinners ^^^n^ 

before the Lord exceedingly. And there came two oen.' 

angels to Sodom, and said unto Lot, whatsoever ^^' iJ; 

thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place : ^^• 

for we will destroy this place, because the cry of 

them is waxen srreat before the face of the Lord. 2 Peter 

■ 2*7 

And (God) delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy ' s! 

conversation of the wicked : for that righteous man 
dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed 
his righteous soul from day to day, with their un- 
lawful deeds. 

It came to pass when Ahab saw Elijah, that 1 Kings 
Ahab said unto him, art thou he that troubleth " la 
Israel? And he answered, I have not troubled 
Israel, but thou and thy father's house, in that ye 
have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and 
thou hast followed Baalim. And Ahab told Jeze- 



228 BEATITUDES. 



\^f_ bel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he 
4, had slain the prophets with the sword. Then Jez- 
ebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, so let 
the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy 
life as the life of one of them, by to-morrow about 
this time. And when he saw that, he arose and 
went for his life, and came to Beersheba, and left 
his servant there. But he himself went a day's 
journey into the wilderness, and came and sat 
down under a juniper tree : and he requested for 
himself that he might die, and said, it is enough, 
now O Lord, take away my life : for I am not bet- 
ter than my fathers. I have been very jealous for 
the Lord of hosts, because the children of Israel 
have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine 
altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword ; and 
I, even I only am left, and they seek my life, to 
take it away. 
Dan. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, 
5~ and set it up in the plain of Dura. Then a herald 
9| cried aloud, to you it is commanded, O people, na- 
J2- tions, and languages, that at what time ye hear the 
sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, 
dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and 
worship the golden image that the king hath set 
up. Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came 
near, and accused the Jews. They spake and said 
to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever. 
There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over 
the afiairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, 
Meshach, and Abednego : they serve not thy gods, 
nor worship the golden image, which thou hast set 
up. 

Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury 
commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and 
Abednego. The king spake and said unto them, 
if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour 
into the midst of a fiery furnace, and who is that 



BEATITUDES. 229 



God that shall deUver you out of my hands ? Sha- ^^^^ 
drach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said ' 20, 
to the king ; Our God whom we serve, is able to 26~ 
deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he 3^; 
will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if 
not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not 
serve thy gods^ nor worship the golden image 
which thou hast set up. 

Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the 
form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, 
Meshach, and Abednego : and he commanded the 
most mighty men that were in his army, to bind 
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast 
them into the burning fiery furnace. And these 
three men, fell down bound into the midst of the 
burning fiery furnance. Then Nebuchadnezzar 
was astonied, and rose up in haste, and said, lo, 
I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the 
fire, and they have no hurt, and the form of the 
fourth is like the Son of God. Then Nebuchad- 
nezzar came near to the mouth of the furnace, and 
said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye ser- 
vants of the most high God, come forth, and come 
hither. Then Nebuchadnezzar spake and said ; 
blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and 
Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered 
his servants that trusted in him. Then the king 
promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the 
province of Babylon. 

It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a Dan. 
hundred and twenty princes, and over these, three ^" l~ 
presidents, of whom Daniel was first. Daniel was 
preferred above the presidents, and princes, because 
an excellent spirit was in him. Then the presi- 
dents and princes sought to find occasion against 
Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find 
none occasion, nor fault. 

Then said these men, we shall not find any oc- 



20 



230 BEATITUDES. 



casion against this Daniel, except we find it against 

Dan^^ him concerning the law of his God. Then these 

8- presidents and princes assembled together to the 

1% king, and said, king Darius live for ever. The 



[q\ governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the 
^^~ captains have consulted together to establish a royal 
statute, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any 
god or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, 
he shall be cast into the den of lions. Now, O 
king, establish the decree, according to the law of 
the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. 

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was 
signed, he went into his house, and his windows 
being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he 
kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and 
prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did 
aforetime. Then they came near and said before 
the king : That Daniel which is of the captivity of 
the children of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, 
nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh 
his petition three times a day. Then the king 
commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast 
him into the den of lions. 

Now the king spake and said unto Daniel ; Thy 
God, whom thou servest continually, he will de- 
liver thee. Then the king went to his palace, and 
passed the night in fasting : and arose very early 
in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of 
lions. And when he came to the den, he cried 
with a lamentable voice, O Daniel, servant of the 
living God, is thy God whom thou servest continu- 
ally, able to deliver thee from the lions? Then 
said Daniel, O king, live for ever. My God hath 
sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths that 
they have not hurt me : forasmuch as before him, 
innocency was found in me ; and also before thee, 
O king, have I done no hurt. Then was the king 
exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they 



I 



BEATITUDES. 231 



Dan. 

i : -28. 



should take Daniel up out of the den : so Daniel 
was taken up out of the den, and no manner of 
hurt was found upon him, because he believed in 
his God. So this Daniel prospered in the reign of 
Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian. 

Jesus commanded them, (the twelve) saying, ^Matt 
Behold I send you forth as sheep, in the midst of ' le, 
wolves : be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harm- S'. 
less as doves. But beware of men : for they will 
deliver you up to the councils, and they will 
scourge you in their synagogues : and ye shall be 
hated of all men for my name's sake : but he that 
endureth to the end shall be saved. Remember ilf'S), 
the word that I said unto you, the servant is not ^^• 
greater than his lord : if they have persecuted me, 
they will also persecute you. All these things will 
they do unto you for my name's sake, because they 
know not him that sent me. 

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, 
shall suffer persecution. 

Moses refused to be called the son Pharaoh's ^^^^ 
daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with 20! 
the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin 
for a season. They (the apostles) departed from 
the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were 
counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And jj^^^j 
others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, 
yea, moreover, of bonds and imprisonments. They 
were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, 
were slain with the sword : they wandered about 
in sheepskins, and goatskins, being destitute, afflict- 
ed, tormented ; (of whom the world was not wor- 
thy.) These are they which came out of great ^Rev. 
tribulation, and have washed iheir robes, and made 
them white in the blood of the Lamb. 

If any man suffer as a christian, let him not be 
ashamed, but let him glorify God on this behalf. 



2 Tim. 
3: 12. 



Acts 
6: 41. 



36- 



7: 14. 



1 Peter 
4: 16. 



Philip. 



For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not 1 : 29 



232 BEATITUDES. 



only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake. 
'^f^j'J- If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. Rejoice 
1 Peter inasuiuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings ; 
that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be 
glad with exceeding joy. 
Heb Call to remembrance the former days, in which 
^^ ' 34? ye endured a great fight of afflictions ; while ye 
were made a gazing stock by reproaches and afflic- 
tions, and became companions of them that were 
so used, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, 
knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a 
better and an enduring substance. 



THE REYTLED BLESSED 



37 



24, 



Gem Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his chil- 
4,' dren. And when his brethren saw that, they hated 
11; him and could not speak peaceably unto him. And 
Jg' Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed 
so! their flocks in Shechem ? Come and I will send 
thee unto them. And he said see whether it be 
well with thy brethren, and briug me word again. 
And when they saw him afar off they conspired 
against him to slay him ; and said one to another, 
Behold this dreamer cometh. Come let us slay 
him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, 
Some evil beast hath devoured him. And they 
took him and cast him into a pit, and they sat down 
to eat bread. Then there passed by Midianites, 
merchantmen, and they lifted up Joseph out of the 
pit and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty 
pieces of silver. 

Joseph was brought down to Egypt, and Poti- 

phar, an officer of Pharaoh, bought him. And his 

7. master saw that the Lord was with him : and he 

left all that he had in Joseph's hand. And it came 

to pass that his master's wife cast her eyes upon 



Gen. 

19: 1 
3 
6 



BEATITUDES. 



233 



Gen. 

19: 8, 



12, 



f 



Joseph and said, Lie with me. But he refused and 
said, how can I do this great wickedness and sin 
against God, and she caught him by his garment, m 
and he left his garment and gat him out. And she 21 
laid up his garment until her Lord came home. 
And she spake unto him saying, the Hebrew ser- 
vant which thou hast brought unto us, came in 
unto me, to mock me, and it came to pass that as I 
lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his gar- 
ment and fled. And when his master heard the 
words of his wife, his wrath was kindled, and 
Joseph's master took him and put him in prison. 
But the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him 
mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the 
keeper of the prison. 

It came to pass at the end of two full years, that ^'^.^^[ 
Pharaoh dreamed. And his spirit was troubled, s 
and he sent and called for the magicians of Egypt, 25 
and all the wise men thereof, and Pharaoh told 30 
them his dreams but there was none that could ^3 
interpret them unto Pharaoh. Then Pharaoh sent 37 
and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily 41 
out of the dungeon, and he came in unto Pharaoh. "^^ 
And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream is one ; 
what God is about to do he showeth unto Pharaoh. 
Behold there come seven years of great plenty 
throughout all the land of Egypt, and there shall 
arise after them seven years of famine. Now 
therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet, and 
wise, and set him over the land of Egypt, and take 
up the fifth part of the land of Egypt. 

And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, 
and Pharaoh said unto his servants. Can we find 
such a one as this man is, a man in whom the spi- 
rit of God is ? And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, 
1 have set thee over all the land of Egypt. And 
Pharaoh took his ring from his hand, and arrayed 
him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain 



234 INVOCATIONS. 



about his neck ; and he made him to ride in the 
second chariot which he had ; and they cried before 
him, Bow the knee : and he made him ruler over 
all the land of Egypt. 

37^*12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnash- 
13! eth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall 
16. laugh at him : for he seeth that his day is coming. 
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have 
bent their bow to slay such as be of upright con- 
versation. Their sword shall enter into their own 
heart, and their bows shall be broken. 

Isaiah Hearken unto me ye that know righteousness, 
the people in whose heart is my law : fear ye not 
the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their 

Isaiah revilings. No weapon that is formed against thee 
shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise 
against thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn. 

Matt. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and per- 
' 12! secute you, and shall say all manner of evil against 
you, falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceed- 
ing glad : for great is your reward in heaven : for 
so persecuted they the prophets which were before 
you. 



PRAISE TO GOD AS CREATOR. 

^Rev. Thou art worthy O Lord, to receive glory, and 
honour, and power : for thou hast created all things, 
and for thy pleasure they are and were created. 

Ao^u Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of 
" 22'. his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and 
comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, 
and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills 
in a balance ? It is he that sitteth upon the circle 
of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grass- 

26^^12. hoppers. He divideth the sea with his power, and 
by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. 



INVOCATIONS. 235 



He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until ^/.''Jo 
the day and night come to an end. He bindeth up " 8, 
the waters in his thick clouds, and the cloud is not ^' 
rent under them. He stretcheth out the north over 
the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon noth- 
ing. He stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, /^f 'Jj 
and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in ; (he) 25! 
bringeth out their host by number: (and) calleth 
them all by names by the greatness of his might, for 
that he is strong in power : not one faileth. The Job 
pillars of heaven tremble, and are astonished at his ' 9) 
reproof. He holdeth back the face of his throne, ^'*- 
and spreadeth his cloud upon it. Lo, these are 
parts of his ways : but how little a portion is heard 
of him ? but the thunder of his power who can 
understand. 

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice : 1 chro. 
and let men say among the nations. The Lord * asi 
reigneth. Give unto the Lord ye kindreds of the ^^' 
people. Give unto the Lord glory and strength. 
Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name : 
bring an offering and come before him : worship 
the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 

O come let us worship and bow down : let us ps. 
kneel before the Lord our maker. For he is our " 7. 
God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the 
sheep of his hand. 



PRAISE FOR THE DIVINE EXCELLENCE. 



Ps. 
B: 4. 



Ps. 



Sing unto God, sing praises to his name : extol 
him that rideth upon the heavens, by his name 
Jah, and rejoice before him. The Lord is great, 96^4 
and greatly to be praised : he is to be feared above 
all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols: 
but the Lord made the heavens. Give unto the 
Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offer- 



236 INVOCATIONS. 



ing, and come into his courts. O worship the Lord, 
in the beauty of hoUness : fear before him all the 
earth. 

O Israel, trust thou in the Lord : he is their help 
and their shield. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in 
the Lord : he is their help and their shield. The 
Lord hath been mindful of us, he will bless us, he 
will bless the house of Israel. 

Praise ye the Lord. Praise O ye servants of the 
Lord : praise the name of the Lord, 
ne^^ir, I ^^^^^ ^^^^' ^^ *^^® ^^^ sacrifice of thanksgiving : 
is! and will call upon the name of the Lord. I will 
pay my vows unto the Lord, now in the presence 
of all his people : in the courts of the Lord's house, 
in the midst of thee O Jerusalem. Praise ye the 
Lord. 



Ps. 
ns: 9, 
11, 
12, 



Ps, 
US: 



19. 



PRAISE FOR THE DIVINE EXCELLENCE. 

gg^®-^ God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of 
i' the saints : and to be had in reverence of all them 
that are about him. 

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever : 
with my mouth will I make known thy faithful- 
ness to all generations. 

i5of 1- Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanc- 
6. tuary : praise him in the firmament of his power. 
Praise him for his mighty acts : praise him accord- 
ing to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the 
sound of the trumpet : praise him with the psaltery 
and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance : 
praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 
Praise him upon the loud cymbals : praise him 
upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing 
that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the 
Lord. 



INVOCATIONS. 237 



PRAISE FOR THE DIVINE CONDESCENSION. 

Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of j^Jf-^ 
the Lord : praise the name of the Lord. 

The Lord is high above all nations : and his ^J^-^ 
glory above the heavens : who humbleth himself 4! 
to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the 
earth ! 

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the ^^f-^ 
widows, is God in his holy habitation. The Lord ps. ' 
upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that 
be bowed down. He raiseth up the poor out of the ^ Jf 7 
dust: and lifteth the needy out of the dung-hill: s.' 
that he may set him with princes : even with the 
princes of his people. ^^ 

O praise the Lord all ye nations: praise him all 117 :'i, 
ye people: for his merciful kindness is great ^' 
toward us. 

Bless the Lord, O house of Israel : bless the j^^^^-g 
Lord, O house of Aaron. Bless the Lord, O house '20! 
of Levi; ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. ^^' 
Blessed be the Lord out of Zion. 



PRAISE FOR THE DIVINE MERCY. 



O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is good : for ^^^^^ 
his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto js 
the God of gods : for his mercy endureth for ever. 
O give thanks to the Lord of lords for his mercy 
endureth for ever. 

To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his 
mercy endureth for ever. To him that by wisdom 
made the heavens : for his mercy endureth for ever. 
To him that stretched out the earth above the 
waters : for his mercy endureth for ever. To him 



136 : 2, 
3, 

4, 

6, 

7, 
8, 



238 INVOCATIONS. 



that made great lights : for his mercy endureth for 
ever. The sun to rule by day : for his mercy 
endureth for ever. The moon and stars to rule by 
night : for his mercy endureth for ever. 
Ps. Who remembereth us in our low estate : for his 

^^^ ■ 26? mercy endureth for ever. And hath redeemed us 
from our enemies : for his mercy endureth for ever. 
Who giveth food to all flesh : for his mercy endur- 
eth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of hea- 
ven : for his mercy endureth for ever. 

I will worship towards thy holy temple, and 
praise thy name for thy loving kindness and for 

g.^^-g thy truth. I will give thee thanks in the great 
congregation : I will praise thee among much peo- 



Ps, 
138: 



Ps. 



1. pie. I will praise thee with my whole heart. 



PRAISE FOR THE SEASONS 



Ps. 
5: 1 
4 



Ps 

i: 6. 
6, 
7, 
8, 
9. 
10. 



Make a joyful noise unto God all ye lands. 

All the earth shall worship thee ; and shall 
sing unto thee, they shall sing to thy name : who 
art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, 
Q, and of them who are afar off upon the sea : which 
by his strength setteth fast the mountains ; being 
girded with power which stillest the noise of the 
seas ; the noise of their waves, and the tumult of 
the people. 

They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are 
afraid at thy tokens : thou makest the outgoings of 
the morning and evening to rejoice. 

Thou visitest the earth and waterest it: thou 
greatly enrichest it with the river of God which is 
full of water ; thou preparest them corn when 
thou hast so provided for it. Thou waterest the 
ridges thereof abundantly : thou settlest the furrows 
thereof: thou makest it soft with showers, thou 
blessest the springing thereof 



INVOCATIONS. 239 



65: 11, 



Thou crownest the year with thy goodness ; and 
thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pas- ' 12! 
tures of the wilderness ; and the httle hills rejoice 
on every side. The pastures are clothed with 
flocks : the valleys also are covered over with corn ; 
they shout for joy, they also sing. 

Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion : and gJ'fj 
unto thee shall the vow be performed. 

The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all ^^^-^ 
the dwellings of Jacob. I will go into thy house, ps. ' 
with burnt offerings I will pay thee my vows. ^^" ^^' 



PRAISE FOR THE SEASONS. 

O COME, let us worship and bow down : let us J^. 
kneel before the Lord our maker : who covereth the Vs. 
heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the 
earth : who giveth grass to grow upon the moun 



147: 



16, 

tains. He giveth to the beast his food, and to the is! 
young ravens which cry. , 

He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the 
hoar frost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like 
morsels : who can stand before his cold ? He send- 
eth out his word, and melteth them : he causeth 
his wind to blow and the waters flow. 

Thou, even thou art Lord alone, thou hast made Neh. 
heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, ^'' ^• 
the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, 
and all that is therein, and thou preservest them 
all. 

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his eood- ps. 

107 • 31 

ness ; and for his wonderful works to the children * 32' 
of men. Let them exalt him also in the congrega- 
tion of the people and praise him in the assembly 
of the elders. 



240 INVOCATIONS. 



PRAISE FOR PROVIDENTIAL CARE. 

gg-^.^-g Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his 

Ps. footstool. His tender mercies are over all his works. 

Ps. ■ He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and 

^^'\f herb for the service of man: that he may bring 

is! forth food out of the earth : and wine that maketh 

isi glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to 

2J; shine : and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. 

2s' The trees of the Lord are full of sap : the cedars of 

Lebanon which he hath planted : where the birds 

make their nests : as for the stork, the fir trees are 

her house. The high hills are a refuge for the 

wild goats : and the rocks for the conies. 

The young lions roar after their prey: and seek 
their meat from God. These wait all upon thee : 
that thou mayest give them their meat in due sea- 
son ; that thou givest them they gather: thou 
openest thine hand, they are filled with good, 
p, • Come, let us sing unto the Lord : let us make a 
95:"i, joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us 
3; come before his presence with thanksgiving : and 
make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 



PRAISE FOR PROVIDENTIAL CARE. 

gj'.^-g Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his 
Rom.' footstool : for of him, and through him, and to him, 
^Vo?' are all things. In whose hand is the soul of every 
^^^/*^- living thing, and the breath of all mankind : which 
66:9. holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet 

to be moved. 
i45^M- "^^^ Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up 
16. all those that be bowed down. The eyes of all 
wait upon thee : and thou givest them their meat 



INVOCATIONS. 241 



47 : 6. 



in due season ; thou openest thine hand, and satis- 
fiest the desire of every Uving thing. 

I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies j^°™- 
of God, that ye present your bodies a hving sacri- 
fice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your 
reasonable service. 

Serve the Lord with gladness : come before his ps. 
presence with singing. Enter into his gates with ^^' l~ 
thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be 
thankful unto him and bless his name : for the 
Lord is good, and his mercy is everlasting. 

Sing praises to God, sing praises : sing praises 
unto our King, sing praises. Praise ye the Lord, I 
will praise the Lord with my whole heart : in the I's- 
assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 

Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands : geT^'i, 
sing forth the honour of his name : make his 2, 
praise glorious. O bless our God, ye people, and 
make the voice of his praise to be heard. 



PRAISE FOR PROVIDENTIAL CARE. 

O Lord our Lord, how exellent is thy name in q^\ 
all the earth ! who hast set thy glory above the 
heavens. 

How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God ! ^^f-^ 
therefore the children of men put their trust under * 6. 
the shadow of thy wings. O Lord thou preservest 
man and beast. 

Behold the fowls of the air : for they sow not, Matt. 
neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, yet your ^ * ^^■ 
heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not two j^^^^ 
sparrows sold for a farthing ? and one of them shall 10 = 29. 
not fall on the ground without your Father. The ps. 
young lions roar after their prey: and seek their ^""^ " 2?; 
meat from God. These all wait upon thee : that ^^^ 
thou mayest give them their meat in due season. 



242 INVOCATIONS. 



^Jf\Q Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire 

' of every Uving thing. 

Q^^-^ My soul, wait thou only upon God, for my 

Ps. expectation is from him. O God, thou art my God, 

2. early Avill I seek thee : my soul thirsteth for thee 

my flesh longeth for thee, in a dry and thirsty land, 

where no water is : to see thy power and thy glory, 

so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 



PRAISE FOR PROVIDENTIAL CARE 



97: 1. 

Ps. 
145 : 9, 



The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice : let the 
multitude of isles be glad thereof. 

The Lord is good to all : and his tender mercies 

14) are over all his works. The Lord upholdeth all 

*i5, that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed 

^^- down. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of 

the widows, is God in his holy habitation. The 

eyes of ail wait upon thee : and thou givest them 

their meat in due season. Thou openest thine 

hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. 

gfii Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in 

Zion : declare among the people his doings. 
2/.^-^ Unto thee O Lord, do I lift up my soul. I will 
Ps. ' declare thy name unto my brethren : in the midst 
■ ^^' of the congregation will I praise thee. 



22 



PRAISE FOR MEANS OF GRACE. 

How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of 
^y^j hosts ! My soul longeth, yea even fainteth for the 
2! courts of the Lord : my heart and my flesh crieth 
out for the living God. For a day in thy courts is 
better than a thousand : I had rather be a door 
keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in 
the tents of wickedness. 



CONFESSION. 243 



17. 



O come, let us sing unto the Lord : let us make g^^^j 
a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us % 
come before his presence with thanksgiving : and ^' 
make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For 
the Lord is a great God : and a great King above 
all gods. 

Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from James 
above, and cometh down from the Father of hghts, ^ ' '' 
with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of 
turning. 



PRAISE TO GOD IN ZION. 

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in ^^^-^ 
the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. 2' 

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth 
is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city 
of the great, King. God is known in her palaces 
for a refuge. God is in the midst of her, she shall Jf-^ 
not be moved ; God shall help her, and that right 
early. 

Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell ps- 
the towers thereof, mark ye well her bulwarks, " 13! 
consider her palaces ; that ye may tell it to the ^^" 
generation following. For this God is our God for 
ever and ever; he will be our guide even unto 
death. 



PENITENTIAL SUPPLICATION. 

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest g^j^^j 
.Joseph like a flock, thou that dwellest between the ' 4) 
cherubim, shine forth. 

O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be 
angry against the prayer of thy people. Thou 
feedest them with the bread of tears : and givest 



244 CONFESSION. 



P^- them tears to drink in great measure. Turn us 

' is! again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine, 

and we shall be saved. So will not we go back 

from thee : quicken us, and we shall call upon thy 

name. 

Now Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require 
of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in 
all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord 
thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy 
soul. 



Deut. 
10: 12. 



PENITENTIAL SUPPLICATION. 

ggF^j Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me : for I am 
3,' poor and needy. Be merciful unto me, O Lord : 
i. for I cry unto thee daily. In the day of my trou- 
ble will I call upon thee for thou wilt answer me. 
Give ear O Lord, unto my prayer and attend to the 
voice of my supplications. 
Ps. Wilt thou be angry with us for ever ? wilt thou 
7. draw out thine anger to all generations 7 Show us 
thy mercy O Lord : and grant us thy salvation. 
Ps.^ For thou Lord art good, and ready to forgive, and 
plenteous in mercy, imto all them that call upon 
Ps. thee. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy peo- 
3', pie, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah. Thou 
l[ hast taken away all thy wrath : thou hast turned 
thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. Turn 
us O Grod of our salvation : and cause thine anger 
towards us to cease. 

I will hear what God the Lord will speak for he 
will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints : 
but let them not turn again to folly. 



CONFESSION, 245 



PENITENTIAL SUPPLICATION. 



77: 3, 



25, 



I REMEMBERED God, and was troubled : I com- 
plained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah. "* 4 
Thou holdest mine eyes, waking. I am so troubled a 
that I cannot speak, 2 

Will the Lord cast off for ever ? and will he be 1 
favourable no more ? Is his mercy clean gone for 
ever ? doth his promise fail for evermore ? Hath 
God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger 
shut up his tender mercies? Selah. In the day 
of my trouble, I sought the Lord, my sore ran in the 
night, and ceased not : my soul refused to be com- 
forted, I cried unto God with my voice : even unto 
God with my voice, and he gave ear unto me. 

My flesh and my heart faileth : but God is the ^^^\ 
strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. ' 24 
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel ; and after- 
v/ard receive me to glory. Whom have I in 
heaven but thee ? and there is none upon earth that 
I desire besides thee. 



PENITENTIAL SUPPLICATION. 

O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever ? why ^^F^- 
doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy ; 
pasture ? Remember thy congregation which thou " 
hast purchased of old : the rod of thine inheritance 
which thou hast redeemed, this Mount Zion, 
wherein thou hast dwelt. 

Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations : 
even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the 
sanctuary- They have cast fire into thy sanctu- 
ary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling 
place of thy name to the ground. 



246 CONFESSION. 



^ps.^ When I remember these things, I pour out my 

7,' soul in me. Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of 

ll thy water-spouts : all thy waves, and thy billows 

are gone over me. My tears have been my meat 

day and night ; while they continually say unto 

me, Where is thy God ? O my God, my soul is 

cast down within me : therefore will 1 remember 

thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Her- 

monites, from the hill Mizar. 

Ps- O God, how long shall the adversary reproach ? 

* u, shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever ? 
22. ^hy withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right 

hand ? pluck it out of thy bosom. Arise O God, 
plead thine own cause : remember how the foolish 
man reproacheth thee daily, 
^jf^-j As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so 

* ji, panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul 
thirsteth for God, for the living God : when shall I 
come and appear before God ? Why art thou cast 
down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted 
within me ? hope thou in God ; for I shall yet 
praise him, who is the health of my countenance, 
and my God. 



11. 



SCRIPTURE EXPRESSIONS 

OF PRAYER, 
PRIVATE, PUBLIC, AND OCCASIONAL. 

BY MATTHEW HENRY. 



Of the first Part of Prayer^ which is Address to God, Adoration 
ofhiiJi) ivith suitable Acknowledgments, Professions and prepa- 
ratory Requests. 

AS ADORABLE AND DISTINGUISHED FROM IDOLS. 

Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, 
and art to come. O thou whose name alone is Jehovah, and 
who art the most High over all the earth ! O God, thou art 
our God, early will we seek thee ; our God, and we will praise 
thee ; our father's God, and we will exalt thee. O thou who 
art the true God, the living God, the one only living and true 
God, and the everlasting King ! The Lord our God, who is 
one Lord. 

The idols of the heathens are silver and gold, they are 
vanity and a lie, the work of men's hands ; they that make 
them are like unto them, and so is every one that trusteth in 
them. But the portion of Jacob is not like unto them, for he 
is the former of all things, and Israel is the rod of his inherit- 
ance ; the Lord of hosts is his name ; God over all, blessed 
for evermore. Their rock is not our Rock, even the enemies 
themselves being judges ; for he is the Rock of ages, the 
Lord Jehovah, with whom is everlasting strength : whose 
name shall endure for ever, and his memorial unto all genera- 
tions, when the gods that have not made the heavens and the 
earth, shall perish from off the earth, and from under these 
heavens. 

O Lord our God, thou art very great, thou art clothed with 
honour and majesty, thou coverest thyself with light as with a 



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garment, and yet as to us makest darkness thy pavilion ; for 
we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness. Among 
the gods there is none hke unto thee, O Lord ; neither are 
there any works hke unto tiiy works ; for thou art great, and 
dost wondrous things ; thou art God alone. As heaven is high 
above the earth, so are thy thoughts above our thoughts, 
and thy ways above our ways. All nations before thee are as 
a drop of the bucket, or the small dust of the balance, and 
thou takest up the isles as a very little thing : They are as 
nothing, and are counted to thee less than nothing, and vanity. 

As Eternal, Omnipresent, Omniscient, All Wise, All Ruling, Holy, 
Glorious, and Beneficent. 

1. Thou art the King eternal, immortal, invisible. Before 
the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed 
the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting thou art 
God ; the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever. Of old hast 
thou laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are 
the works of thy hands : they shall perish, but thou shalt 
endure ; yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment, as a 
vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed ; 
but thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. 
Thou art God and changest not ; therefore is it that we are 
not consumed. 

2. Thou art a God at hand, and a God afar off; none can hide 
himself in secret places that thou canst not see him, for thou 
fillest heaven and earth. Thou art not far from eA^ery one of 
us. We cannot go any whither from thy presence, or fly from 
thy Spirit : if we ascend into heaven, thou art there ; if we 
make our bed in hell, in the depths of the earth, behold thou 
art there ; if we take the wings of the morning, and dwell in 
the uttermost parts of the sea, even there shall thy hand lead 
us, and thy right hand shall hold us, that we cannot out-run 
thee. 

3. All things are naked and open before the eyes of him with 
whom we have to do ; even the thoughts and intents of the 
heart. Thine eyes are in every place beholding the evil and 
the good : they run to and fro through the earth, that thou 
mayest show thyself strong on the behalf of those whose 



ADDRESS TO GOD. 249 



hearts are upright with thee. Thou searchest the heart, and 
triest the reins, that thou mayest give to every man accord- 
ing to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. O 
God, thou hast searched us, and known us, thou knowest 
our down-sitting and our up-rising, and understandest our 
thoughts afar off: Thou compassest our path and our lying- 
down, and art acquainted with all our ways : there is not a 
word in our tongue, but lo, Lord, thou knowest it altogether. 
Such knowledge is too wonderful for us, it is high, we 
cannot attain unto it. Darkness and lighJt are both alike to 
thee. 

4.' Thou art wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working, 
wise in heart, and mighty in strength. O Lord, how manifold 
are thy works ! in wisdom hast thou made them all ; all accord- 
ing to the counsel of thine own will. . O the depth of the 
wisdom and knowledge of God ! how unsearchable are his 
judgments, and his ways past finding out. 

5. In thy hand is the soul of every living thing, and the 
breath of all mankind. Thy dominion is an everlasting domi- 
nion, and thy kingdom is from generation to generation. Thou 
dost according to thy will in the armies of heaven, and among 
the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay thy hand, or 
say unto thee, What dost thou .'' Or why dost thou so ? 

6. Thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel ; 
holy and reverend is thy name ; and we give thanks at the 
remembance of thy holiness. Thou art of purer eyes than 
to behold iniquity ; neither shall evil dwell with thee. Thou 
art holy in all thy works, and holiness becomes thy house, O 
Lord, for ever. Righteous art thou, O God, when we plead 
with thee ; and wilt be justified when thou speakest, and clear 
when thou judgest. Thy righteousness is as the great moun- 
tains, even then when thy judgments are a great deep. And 
though clouds and darkness are around about thee, yet judg- 
ment and justice are the habitation of thy throne. 

Thou art good, and thy mercy endureth for ever. Thy lov- 
ing kindness is great towards us, and thy truth endureth to all 
generations. Thou hast proclaimed thy name. The Lord, the 
Lord God, merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abundant in 
goodness and truth : keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving 
iniquity, transgression and sin. And this name of thine is our 



250 ADDRESS TO GOD. 



strong tower. Thou art good, and dost good ; good to all, 
and thy tender mercy is over all thy works. But truly God 
is in a special manner good to Israel, even them that are of a 
clean heart. 

7. Thou hast prepared thy throne in the heavens ; and it is 
a throne of glory, high and lifted up ; and before thee the sera- 
phims cover their faces. And it is in compassion to us that 
thou holdest back the face of that throne, and spreadest a 
cloud upon it. Thou makest thine angels spirits, and thy 
ministers a flame of. fire. Thousand thousands of them min- 
ister unto thee, and ten thousand times ten thousand stand 
before thee, to do thy pleasure. 

8. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive blessing, and honour, 
and glory, and power ; for thou hast created all things, and for 
thy pleasure, and for thy praise, they are and were created. 
We worship him that made the heaven and the earth, the sea 
and the fountains of water ; who spake, and it was done ; who 
commanded, and it stood fast ; who said, let there be light, 
and there was light ; let there be a firmament, and he made the 
firmament ; and he made all very good ; and the}^ continue 
this day according to his ordinance, for all are his servants. 
The day is thine, the night also is thine ; thou hast prepared 
the light and the sun. Thou hast set all the borders of the 
earth, thou hast made the summer and winter. Thou uphold- 
est all things by the word of thy power, and by thee all things 
consist. The earth is full of thy riches, so is the great and 
wide sea also. The eyes of all wait upon thee, and thou giv- 
est them their meat in due season : Thou openest thy hand, 
and satisfiest the desires of every living thing. Thou preserv- 
est man and beast, and givest food to all flesh. Thou, even 
thou art Lord alone ; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of 
heavens, with all their host, the earth and all things that are 
therein, the sea and all that is therein, and thou preservest 
them all ; And the host of heaven worshippeth thee, whose 
kingdom ruleth over all. A sparrow falleth not to the ground 
without thee. Thou madest man at first of the dust of the 
ground, and breathest into him the breath of life, and so he 
became a living soul. And thou hast made of that one blood 
all nations of men, to dwell on all the face of the earth, and 
hast determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of 



ADDRESS TO GOD. 251 



their habitation. Thou art the most High who ruleth in the 
kingdom of men, and givest it to whomsoever thou wilt : for 
from thee every man's judgment proceeds. Hallelujah, the 
Lord God omnipotent reigns, and doth all according to the 
counsel of his own will, to the praise of his own glory. 

As Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, our Preserver, encouraging 
Filial Confidence. 

1. We pay our homage to three that bear record in heaven, 
the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost, for these three are 
one. We adore thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth ; and 
the eternal word, who was in the beginning with God, and was 
God, by whom all things were made, and without whom was 
not any thing made that was made, and who in the fulness of 
time was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and showed his 
glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of 
grace, and truth. And since it is the will of God, that all men 
should honour the Son, as they honour the Father, we adore 
him as the brightness of his Father's glory, and the express 
image of his person ; herein joining with the angels of God, 
who are all bid to worship him. We pay our homage to the 
exalted Redeemer, who is the faithful witness, the first begot- 
ten from the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth 
confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the 
Father. We also worship the Holy Ghost, the Comforter, 
whom the Son hath sent from the Father, even the Spirit of 
truth, who proceedeth from the Father, and who is sent to 
teach us all things, and to bring all things to our remembrance ; 
who indited the scriptures, holy men of God writing them, as 
they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 

2. Thou, God, madest us, and not we ourselves, and there- 
fore we are not our own but thine ; thy people, and the sheep 
of thy pasture ; let us therefore worship, and fall down, and 
kneel before the Lord our Maker. Thou, Lord, art the former 
of our bodies, and they are fearfully and wonderfully made. 
In thee, O God,j^we live and move, and have our being ; 
for we are thine offspring. In thy hand our breath is, and 
thine are all our ways ; for the way of man is not in him- 
self, neither is it in man that walketh to direct his steps ; but 



252 ADDRESS TO GOD. 



our times are in thy hand. Thou art the God that hath fed us 
all our life long unto this day, and redeemed us from all evil. 
It is of thy mercies that we are not consumed even because 
th}^ compassions fail not ; they are new every morning : great 
is thy faithfulness. If thou take away our breath we die, 
and return to the dust, out of which we were taken. 

3. Thou hast commanded us to pray always, with all prayer 
and supplication with thanksgiving, and to watch thereunto 
with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. To con- 
tinue in prayer ; and in every thing with prayer and supplica- 
tion to make our request known to God. Thou hast directed 
us to ask, and seek, and knock, and hast promised that we 
shall receive, we shall find, and it shall be opened to us. 
Thou hast appointed us a great high-priest, in whose name we 
may come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may find 
mercy and grace to help in time of need. Thou hast assured 
us, that while the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to 
the Lord, the prayer of the upright is his delight ; and that 
he that offers praise glorifies thee, and the sacrifice of thanks- 
giving shall please the Lord better than that of an ox or bullock 
that has horns and hoofs. Thou art he that hearest prayer, 
and therefore unto thee shall all flesh come. Thou sayest, 
seek ye my face, and our hearts answer, thy face. Lord, will 
we seek. For should not a people seek unto their God } 
Whither shall we go but to thee ? Thou hast the words of 
eternal life. 

With Sense of Unworthiness, Longing Desires after God, Confidence 
in Him, and Entreaty for His Acceptance. 

1 . What is man that thou art thus mindful of him, and the 
Son of man that thou visitest him, and dost thus magnify him ? 
let not the Lord be angry, if we, that are but dust and ashes, 
take upon us to speak unto the Lord of glory. 

2. Whom have we in heaven but thee ? and there is none 
upon earth that we desire besides thee, or in comparison of 
thee : when our flesh and our heart fail, be thou the strength 
of our heart, and our portion for ever ; the portion of our inhe- 
ritance in the other world, and of our cup in this, and then we 
will say that the lines are fallen to us in pleasant places, and j 



ADDRESS TO GOD. 253 



that we have a goodly heritage. The desire of our souls is to 
thy name, and to the remembrance of thee ; with our souls 
have we desired thee in the night, and with our spirits within 
us will we seek thee only. As the hart panteth after the 
water brooks, so panteth our soul after thee, God ; our soul 
thirsteth for God, for the living God, who will command his 
loving-kindness in the day-time, and in the night, his song 
shall be with us, and our prayer to the God of our life. O 
that we may come hungering and thirsting after righteousness ; 
for thou fillest the hungry with good things, but the rich thou 
sendest empty away. that our souls may thirst for thee, 
and our flesh long for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no 
water is, that we may see thy power and thy glory, as we 
have seen thee in the sanctuary. Thy loving-kindness is bet- 
ter than life ; our souls shall be satisfied with that as with 
marrow and fatness, and then our mouths shall praise thee with 
joyful lips. 

3. In thee, O God, do we put our trust, let us never be 
ashamed; yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed. Truly 
our souls wait upon God ; from him cometh our salvation : he 
only is our rock and our salvation ; in him is our glory, our 
strength, and our refuge, and from him is our expectation. 
When refuge fails us, and none cares for our souls, we cry 
unto thee, O Lord : thou art our refuge, and our portion in the 
land of the living. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, 
but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. We 
will trust in thy mercy, God, for ever and ever, and will 
wait on thy name, for it is good before thy saints. We have 
hoped in thy word ; remember thy word unto thy servants, 
upon which thou hast caused us to hope. 

4. Lord, we know not what to pray for as we ought, but let 
thy Spirit help our infirmities, and make intercession for us. 
O pour upon us the Spirit of grace and supplication : the Spirit 
of adoption teaching us to cry, Abba, Father : that we may 
find in our hearts to pray this prayer. O send out thy light 
and thy truth, let them lead us, let them guide us to thy holy 
hill and thy tabernacles : to God our exceeding joy. Lord, 
open thou our lips, and our mouth shall show forth thy praise. 

We do not present our supplication before thee for our 
righteousness'; for we are before thee in our trespasses, and 

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254 CONFESSION. 



cannot stand before thee because of them : but we make men- 
tion of Christ's righteousness, even of his only, who is the Lord 
our righteousness. We know that even spiritual sacrifices are 
acceptable to God only through Christ Jesus, nor can we hope 
to receive any thing but what we ask of thee in his name, and 
therefore make us accepted in the beloved ; that other angel, 
who put much incense to the prayers of saints, and offers them 
up upon the golden altar before the throne. We come in the 
name of the great High Priest, who is passed into the heavens, 
Jesus the Son of God, who was touched with the feeling of our 
infirmities, and is therefore able to save to the uttermost all 
those that come to God by him, because he ever lives, making 
intercession. Behold, O God, our shield, and look upon the 
face of thine anointed, in whom thou hast by a voice from 
heaven declared thyself to be well pleased ; Lord, be well 
pleased with us in him. 



Of the second Part of Prayer^ which is Confession of Sin, Com- 
plaints of Ourselves, and humble Professions of Repentance. 

OF INSIGNIFICANCE AND VILENESS ; OF ORIGINAL DEPRAVITY ; OF 
A LAW IN OUR MEMBERS. 

1. OUR God ! we are ashamed, and blush to lift up our faces 
before thee, our God ; for our iniquities are increased over our 
head, and our trespass is grown up into the heavens. To us 
belong shame and confusion of face, because we have sinned 
against thee. Behold, we- are vile, what shall we answer 
thee ? we will lay our hand upon our mouth, and put our 
mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope, crying with the 
convicted leper under the law, unclean, unclean. Thou 
puttest no trust in thy saints, and the heavens are not clean in 
thy sight ; how much more abominable and filthy is man, who 
drinketh iniquity like water. Thou, even thou art to be feared, 
and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry ? 
Even thou, our God, art a consuming fire, and who knows the 
power of thine anger ? If we justify ourselves, our own 
mouths shall condemn us, if we say we are perfect, that also 
shall prove us perverse ; for if thou contend with us, we are 



CONFESSION. 266 



not able to answer thee for one of a thousand. If we knew 
nothing by ourselves, yet were we not thereby justified, for he 
that judgeth us is the Lord, who is greater than our hearts, 
and knows ah things. But we ourselves know that we have 
sinned, Father, against heaven, and before thee, and are no 
more worthy to be called thy children. 

If thou, Lord, shouldst mark iniquities, O Lord, who should 
stand ! But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest 
be feared ; with thee there is mercy, yea, with our God there 
is plenteous redemption, and he shall redeem Israel from all 
his iniquities. Thy sacrifices, God, are a broken spirit ; a 
broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise : 
nay, though thou art the high and lofty One that inhabitest 
eternity, whose name is Holy ; though the heaven be thy 
throne, and the earth thy footstool, yet to this man wilt thou 
look, that is poor and humble, of a broken and a contrite spirit, 
and that trembleth at thy word, to revive the spirit of the 
humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Thou 
hast graciously assured us, though they that cover their sins 
shall not prosper, yet those that confess and forsake them shall 
find mercy. 

2. Lord, thou madest man upright, but they have sought 
out many inventions ; and being in honour, did not understand, 
and therefore abode not, but became like the beasts that perish. 
By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, and 
so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned : by 
that one man's disobedience many were made sinners, and we 
among the rest. We are a seed of evil doers ; our father was 
an Amorite, and our mother a Hittite, and we ourselves were 
called, (and not miscalled) transgressors from the womb, and 
thou knewest we would deal very treacherously. Behold, we 
were shapen in iniquity, and in sin did our mothers conceive 
us. For, who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean t 
Not one. We are by nature children of wrath, because chil- 
dren of disobedience, even as others. All flesh hath corrupted 
their way, we are all gone aside, we are altogether become 
filthy, there is none that doeth good, no, not one. 

3. By nature our understandings are darkened, being alien- 
ated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in us, 
because of the blindness of our hearts. The things of the Spi- 



256 CONFESS I ox. 



rit of God are foolishness to the natural man, neither can we 
know them, because they are spiritually discerned. We are 
wise to do evil, but to do good we have no knowledge. We 
have within us a carnal mind, which is enmity against God, 
and is not in subjection to the law of God, neither indeed can 
be. How have we hated instruction, and our heart despised 
reproof, and have not obeyed the voice of our teachers, nor 
inclined our ear to them that instructed us. Every imagina- 
tion of the thoughts of our heart is evil, only evil, and that 
continually, and it has been so from our youth. Of the rock 
that begat us, we have been unmindful, and have forgotten the 
God that formed us. We have forgotten him da-ys without 
number, and our hearts have walked after vanity, and become 
vain. 

We have set those affections on things beneath, which 
should have been set on things above, where our treasure is, 
and where Christ sits on the right hand of God, the things 
which we should seek. We have followed after lying vani- 
ties, and forsaken our owm mercies ; have forsaken the foun- 
tain of living waters, for cisterns, broken cisterns that can hold 
no water. We have panted after the dust of the earth, and 
have been full of care what we shall eat, and what we shall 
drink, and wherewithal we shall be clothed, the things after 
which the Gentiles seek, and the righteousness thereof. We 
have lifted up our souls unto vanity, and set our eyes upon 
that w^hich is not ; have looked at the thmgs that are seen, 
which are temporal ; but the things that are eternal, have been 
forgotten and postponed. 

We are born of the flesh, and we are flesh : dust we are : 
we have borne the image of the earthly ; and in us, that is, in 
our flesh, dwells no good thing ; for if to will is present to us, 
yet how to perform that which is good w^e find not ; for the 
good which we Avould do, we do it not ; and the evil which 
we would not do that we do. We have a law in our mem- 
bers warrino; ao;ainst the law of our mind, and brino;ino; us into 
captivity to the law of sin that is in our members : so that 
when w^e would do good, evil is present with us. Our hearts 
are deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked ; who 
can know them ? They start aside like a broken bow. 

We have been unfaithful stewards, that have wasted our 



CONFESSION. 257 



Lord's goods ; for one sinner destroys much good. Our child- 
hood and youth was vanity, and we have brought our years to 
an end, as a tale that is told. We have not known or improved 
the day of our visitation ; have not provided meat in summer, 
nor gathered food in harvest, though we have had guides, over- 
seers, and rulers. We are slow of heart to understand and 
believe ; and whereas for the time we might have been teach- 
ers of others, we are yet to learn the first principles of the ora- 
cles of God ; have need of milk, and cannot bear strong meat. 
We have cast off fear, and restrained prayer before God ; have 
not called upon thy name, nor stirred up ourselves to take hold 
on thee. We have come before thee, as thy people come, 
and have sat before thee as thy people sit, and have heard 
thy words, when our hearts at the same time have been going 
after our covetousness. We have sinned, Father, against hea- 
ven, and before thee ; we have all sinned, and have come short 
of the glory of God ; for the God in whose hand our breath is, 
and whose are all our ways, have we not glorified. Against 
thee, thee only, have we sinned, and have done much evil in 
thy sight ; neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our 
God, to walk in his laws which he hath set before us ; though 
they are all holy, just, and good. Who can understand his 
errors ? Cleanse thou us from secret faults. In many things 
we all offend ; and our iniquities are more than the hairs of 
our head. 

We have all reason to be humbled for the pride of our 
hearts, that we have thoughts of ourselves above what hath 
been meet, and have not thought soberly, nor walked humbly 
with our God. We have leaned to our own understanding, 
and trusted in our own heart ; and have sacrificed to our own 
idols. 

We have minded the things of the flesh more than the things 
of the spirit, and have lived in pleasure on the earth, and have 
been wanton, and have nourished our hearts as in the day of 
slaughter, we have made provision for the flesh, to fulfil the 
lusts of it ; even those lusts which war against our souls ; and 
in many instances have acted, as if we had been lovers of plea- 
sure more than lovers of God. 



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Brethren^ 



Of insensihility to our Condition ; to our Duties to our 
and the World. 

1. We have put far from us the evil day, and in our pros- 
perity have said, we should never be moved, as if to morrow 
must needs be as this day, and much more abundant. We 
have encouraged our souls to take their ease, to eat and drink, 
and be merry, as if we had goods laid up for many years, when 
perhaps this night our souls may be required of us. We have 
been ready to trust in uncertain riches more than in the living 
God : to say to the gold, thou art our hope, and to the fine 
gold, thou art our confidence. 

2. We have been verily guilty concerning our Brother ; for 
we have not studied the things that make for peace, nor things 
wherewith we might edify one another. We have been ready 
to judge our brother, and to set at nought our brother, for- 
getting that we must all shortly stand before the judgment seat 
of Christ. Contrary to the royal law of charity, we have 
vaunted ourselves, and been puffed up, have behaved ourselves 
unseemly and sought our own, have been easily provoked, 
have rejoiced in iniquity, and been secretly glad at calamities. 
We have been desirous of vain-glory, provoking one another, 
envying one another : when we should have considered one 
another to provoke to love and to good Avorks. 

3. W^e have been slothful in the business of religion, and not 
fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. The things which remain 
are ready to die, and our works have not been found perfect 
before God. We have observed the winds, and therefore have 
not sown, have regarded the clouds, and therefore have not 
reaped, and with the sluggard have frighted ourselves, with the 
fancy of a lion in the way, a lion in the streets, and have 
turned on our bed as the door on the hinges ; still crying, yet 
a little sleep, a little slumber. We have lost our first love, 
and where is now the blessedness we sometimes speak of. 
Our goodness have been as the morning cloud, and the early 
dew, that passeth away. 

Of the Sinfulness, Deceitfulness, Unprofitableness, and aggravated 
guilt of Sin. 

1. that sin may appear sin to us, may appear in its own 



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colours, and that by the commandment we may see it to be 
exceeding sinful, because it is the transgression of the law. 
By every wilful sin we have in effect said, we will not have 
this man to reign over us. And who is the Lord, that we 
should obey his voice .'' Our way hath been our folly, and in 
many instances we have done foolishly, very foolishly. What 
fruit have we now in those things whereof we have cause to 
be ashamed, seeing the end of those things is death ? And 
what are we profited, if we should gain the whole world, and 
lose our own souls. 

2. Sin hath deceived us, and by it slain us ; for our hearts 
hath been hardened through the deceitfulness of sin ; and we 
have been drawn away of our own lust, and enticed. It hath 
promised us liberty, but has made us the servants of corrup- 
tion ; hath promised that we shall not surely die, and that we 
shall be as gods : but it has flattered us, and spread a net for 
our feet. 

3. By our iniquities we have sold ourselves, and in sinning 
against thee we have wronged our own souls. Our sins have 
separated between us and God, and have kept good things 
from us ? and by them our minds and consciences have been 
defiled. Our own wickedness hath corrected us, and back- 
slidings have reproved us, and we cannot but know and see, 
that it is an evil thing, and bitter, that we have forsaken the 
Lord our God, and that his fear hath not been in us. 

4. We have known our master's will, but have not done it, 
and therefore deserve to be beaten with many stripes. Thou 
hast nourished and brought us up as children, but we have 
rebelled against thee. We have not rendered again, according 
to the benefit done unto us. Thou hast sent to us, saying, 
do not this abominable thing which 1 hate ; but we have not 
hearkened, nor inclined our ear. The word of God hath been 
to us precept upon precept, and line upon line ; and though we 
have beheld our natural faces in the glass, yet we have gone 
away, and straightway forgot what manner of men we were. 

Of Desert of Punishment ; of Divine Forbearance, and of Purpose 
to Reform. 

1. And now, O our God, what shall we say after this, for 
we have forsaken thy commandments ? We have sinned. 



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what shall we do unto thee, O thou preserver of men ? We 
know, that the law curseth every one that continues not in all 
things that are written in the book of the law to do them : that 
the wages of every sin is death ; and that for these things sake, 
the wrath of God cometh upon the children of disobedience. 
And we are all guilty before God ; the scripture hath con- 
cluded us all under sin ; and therefore thou mightest justly be 
angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there 
should be no remnant, nor escaping. If thou shouldest lay 
righteousness to the line, and judgment to the plummet, thou 
mightest justly separate us unto all evil, according to all the 
curses of the covenant, and blot out our names from under 
heaven. Thou mightest justly swear in thy wrath, that we 
should never enter into thy rest ; mightest justly set us naked 
and bare, and take away our corn in the season thereof, and 
put into our hands the cup of trembling, and make us drink 
even the dregs of that cup. Thou art just in whatsoever thou 
art pleased to lay upon us ; for thou hast done right, but we 
have done wickedly. Nay, thou our God, hast punished us 
less than our iniquities have deserved. Thou therefore shalt 
be justified when thou speakest, and clear when thou judgest ; 
and we will accept of the punishment of our iniquity, and 
humble ourselves under thy mighty hand, and say, the Lord is 
righteous. Wherefore should a living man complain, a man 
for the punishment of his sins ? No, we will bear the indig- 
nation of the Lord, because we have sinned against him. 

2. O the riches of the patience and forbearance of God ! how 
long-suffering is he to us-ward, not willing that any should 
perish but that all should come to repentance. Thou hast not 
dealt with us according to our sin, nor rewarded us after our 
iniquities, but thou waitest to be gracious to us. Sentence 
against our evil works has not been executed speedily, but 
thou hast given us space to repent, and make our peace with 
thee : and callest even backsliding children to return to thee, 
and hast promised to heal their backslidings ; and therefore, 
behold, we come unto thee, for thou art the Lord our God. 
Surely the long-suffering of our Lord is salvation ; and if the 
Lord had been pleased to kill us he would not as at this time 
have showed us such things as these. And, O that the good- 
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trespassed against our God, yet now there is hope in Israel 
concerning this thing. Thou hast said it, and hast confirmed 
it with an oath, that thou hast no pleasure in the death of sin- 
ners, but rather that they should turn and live : therefore will 
we rend our hearts, and not our garments, and turn to the Lord 
our God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of 
great kindness. Who knows if he will return and repent, and 
leave a blessing behind him ? 

3. O that our heads were waters, and our eyes fountains of 
tears, that we might weep day and night for our transgres- 
sions ; and might in such manner sow those tears as that at last 
we may reap in joy ; may now go forth weeping, bearing pre- 
cious seed, and may in due time come again with rejoicing, 
bringing in our sheaves with us. Our iniquities are gone over 
our heads as a heavy burden, they are too heavy for us ; but 
weary and heavy laden under this burden we come to Christ, 
who has promised that in him we shall find rest to our souls. 
O that knowing every man the plague of his own heart, we 
may look unto him whom we have pierced and ma}'^ mourn, 
and be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for a 
first born. That we may sorrow after a godly sort, with that 
sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be 
repented of; and that we may remember, and be confounded, 
and never open our mouth any more, because of our shame, 
when thou art pacified towards us. And, O that we may 
bring forth fruits meet for repentance ! and may never return 
again to folly ; for, what have we to do any more with idols ? 
sin shall not have dominion over us, for we are not under the 
law, but under grace. We have gone astray like lost sheep ; 
seek thy servants, for we do not forget thy commandments. 



Of the third Part of Prayer ^ which is Petition and Supplica- 
tion for the good things which we stand in need of. 

FOR PARDON ; RECONCILIATION ; THE DIVINE ACCEPTANCE, 
AND GRACE. 

1. Lord, we come to thee, as the poor publican, that stood 
afar off, and would not so much as lift up his eyes to heaven. 



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but smote upon his breast : and we pray his prayer, God be mer- 
ciful to us sinners. The God of infinite mercy, be merciful to 
us. O wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, and cleanse us 
from our sin, for we acknowledge our transgressions, and our 
sin is ever before us. O purge us with hyssop, and we shall 
be clean ; wash us, and we shall be whiter than snow ; hide 
thy face from our sins, and blot out our iniquities. Be thou 
merciful to our unrighteousness, and our sins and our iniquities 
do thou remember no more. O forgive us that great debt. 
Let us be justified freely by thy grace, through the redemption 
that is in Jesus, from all those things from which we could not 
be justified by the law of Moses. O let not our iniquity be 
our ruin ; but let the Lord take away our sin, that we may 
not die, not die eternally ; that we may not be hurt of the 
second death. Blot out as a cloud our transgressions, and as a 
thick cloud our sins ; for we return unto thee, because thou 
hast redeemed us. Enter not into judgment with thy servants, 
Lord, for in thy sight shall no flesh living be justified. Take 
away all our iniquity and receive us graciously ; heal our 
backslidings, and love us freely, and let thine anger be turned 
away from us ; for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy. 

Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive ; and rich in 
mercy ^to all them that call upon thee. Thou art a God full 
of compassion, and gracious ; long-suffering, and plenteous in 
mercy and truth. Thou, even thou art he that blottest out 
our transgressions for thine own sake, and wilt not remember 
our sins. We have sinned, but we have an advocate with the 
Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, who is the propitiation for 
our sin, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole 
world. It is God that justifieth, who is he that shall con- 
demn ? It is Christ that died, yea, rather that is risen again, 
and now is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh 
intercession for us, and whose blood speaks better things than 
that of Abel. 

Lord, is not this the word which thou hast spoken, that if 
the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his 
thoughts, and return unto the Lord, even to our God, that 
thou wilt abundantly pardon, wilt multiply to pardon. To 
thee the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness, though 
we have rebelled against thee. Hast thou not said, that if the 



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wicked will turn from all his sins which he hath committed, 
and keep thy statutes, he shall live, he shall not die, all his 
transgressions shall not be mentioned unto him ? Hast thou 
not appointed that repentance and remission of sins should be 
preached in Christ's name, unto all nations ? 

O let us have the blessedness of those, whose transgressions 
are forgiven, and whose sin is covered; of that man unto 
whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit 
there is no guile. O let us have redemption through Christ's 
blood, even the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of 
thy grace, wherein thou hast abounded towards us in all wis- 
dom and prudence. That being in Christ Jesus, there may be 
no condemnation to us. 

2. Being justified by faith, let us have peace with God, 
through our Lord Jesus Christ, and through him let us have 
access into that grace w^ierein behevers stand, and rejoice in 
hope of the glory of God. In Christ Jesus let us, who some- 
times were afar oft', be made nigh by the blood of Christ ; for 
he is our peace, who hath broken down the middle w^all of par- 
tition between us, and that he might reconcile us to God by 
his cross, hath slain the enmity thereby, so making peace. 
Through him therefore let us, who had made ourselves stran- 
gers and foreigners, become fellow-citizens with the saints, and 
of the household of God. 

Heal us, and we shall be healed ; save us, and we shall be 
saved ; for thou art our praise. Be not angry with us for ever, 
but revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee. 
Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. 
Lord, we take hold of thy covenant, to thee we join ourselves 
in a perpetual covenant : that thou w^ouldest cause us to 
pass under the rod, and bring us into the bond of the covenant, 
that we may become thine. Make with us an everlasting 
covenant, even the sure mercies of David. 

3. We entreat thy favour, O God with our whole hearts; be 
merciful to us according to thy word, for in thy favour is life, 
yea thy loving kindness is better than life itself. Lord, make 
thy face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us ; Lord, lift 
up the light of thy countenance upon us, and give us peace. 
Remember us, O Lord, with the favour that thou bearest unto 
thy people ; visit us with thy salvation, that w^e may see the 



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good of thy chosen, and may rejoice in the gladness of thy 
nation, and may glory with thine inheritance. O God, be mer- 
ciful to us, and bless us, and cause thy face to shine upon us ; 
yea let God, even our God, give us his blessing. The Lord 
that made heaven and earth, bless us out of Zion, bless us v^ith 
all spiritual blessings in heavenly things, by Christ Jesus. 
that thou wouldest bless us indeed ! Command the blessing 
upon us, even life for evermore : for thou blessest, O Lord, 
and it shall be blessed. Let us receive the blessing from the 
Lord, even righteousness from the God of our salvation. Hast 
thou but one blessing ! Yea, thou hast many blessings : bless 
us, even us also, O our Father ; yea, let the blessing of Abra- 
ham come upon us, which comes upon the Gentiles through 
faith. And the blessing of Jacob, for we will not let thee go, 
except thou bless us. 

O cast us not away from thy presence, nor ever take thy 
holy spirit away from us ; but let us always dwell with the 
upright in thy presence. Let thy spirit witness with our spirit 
that we are the children of God, and if children, then heirs, 
heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. 

The Lord of peace himself give us peace, all peace, always, 
by all means ; that peace which Jesus Christ hath left with us, 
which he gives to us ; such a peace as the world can neither 
give nor take away ; such a peace as that our hearts may not 
be troubled or afraid. Let the work of righteousness in our 
souls be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness, and 
assurance for ever. Speak peace unto thy people, and to thy 
saints, and let them not turn again to folly. Cause us to hear 
thy loving kindness, and to taste that thou art gracious, for in 
thee do we trust. Let the peace of God w^hich passeth all 
understanding, keep our hearts and minds, through Christ 
Jesus ; and let that peace rule in our hearts, unto which we 
are called. Now the God of hope fills us with all joy and 
peace in believing, that we may abound in hope, through the 
power of the Holy Ghost. 

'4. We come to the throne of grace, that we may obtain not 
only mercy to pardon, but grace to help in every time of need ; 
grace for seasonable help. From the fulness that is in Jesus 
Christ, (in whom it pleased the Father that all fulness should 
dw^ell) let every one of us receive, and grace for grace. let 



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no iniquity have dominion over us, because we are not under 
the law, but under grace. Let the flesh be crucified in us, 
with its affections and lusts ; that walking in the Spirit we may 
not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. Let our old man be crucified 
with Christ, that the body of sin may be destroyed, that hence- 
forth we may not serve sin ; and let not sin reign in our mortal 
bodies (in our immortal souls) that we should obey it in the 
lusts thereof. But being made free from sin, let us become 
the servants of righteousness. Let the law of the spirit of hfe, 
which is in Christ Jesus, make us free from the law of sin and 
death. Give us grace to put off the old man, which is corrupt 
according to the deceitful lusts, that we may put on the new 
man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holi- 
ness. That the world may be crucified to us, and we to the 
world, by the cross of Christ : and that the temptations of 
Satan may not overtake us. We pray that we may not enter 
into temptation : or, however, that no temptation may take us, 
but such as is common to men, and let the faithful God never 
suffer us to be tempted above what we are able, but with the 
temptation make way for us to escape. Put upon us the whole 
armour of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles 
of the devil, to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, 
to stand ; let our loins be girt about with truth, put on us the 
breast-plate of righteousness, and let our feet be shod with the 
preparation of the gospel of peace. Give us the shield of faith, 
wherewith we may quench all the fiery darts of the wicked, 
and the helmet of salvation ; and let the sword of the Spirit, 
which is the word of God, be always ready to us. . 

For Salvation of others ; for Spiritual Understanding ; Gracious 
Dispositions ; Fear and hove of God. 

\. Lord, teach transgressors thy ways, and let sinners be 
converted unto thee ; and let the disobedient be turned to the 
w^isdom of the just, and make ready a people prepared for the 
Lord. Let those be quickened that are yet dead in tresspasses 
and sins ; say unto them, live ; yea, say unto them, live ; and 
the time shall be a time of love. Open their eyes and turn 
them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto 
God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and an inherit- 
ance among them who are sanctified. By the blood of the 

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covenant, send forth the prisoners out of the pit, in which is no 
water, that they may turn to the strong hold, as prisoners of 
hope. Let the word of God prevail to the pulling down of 
strong holds and the casting down of imaginations and every 
high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, 
and let every thought be brought into obedience to Christ. 
Fulfil in us all the good pleasure of thy goodness, and the work 
of faith with power. Let the God that has begun a good work 
in us, perform it unto the day of Christ. Perfect, O God, that 
which concerns us ; thy mercy, O Lord, endures for ever ; for- 
sake not the work of thine own hands. Lord, let thy grace be 
sufficient for us, and let thy strength be made perfect in weak- 
ness, that where we are weak, there we may be strong : strong 
in the Lord, and the power of his might. 

2. Give us so to cry after knowledge, and lift up our voice for 
understanding, to seek for it as silver, and to search for it as for 
hid treasure, that we may understand the fear of the Lord, and 
find the knowledge of God. Give us all to know thee, from 
the least even to the greatest, and to follow on to know thee ; 
and so to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom 
thou hast sent, as may be life eternal to us. Give us the spirit 
of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ, that the 
eyes of our understanding being enlightened, we may know 
what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the 
glory of his inheritance in the saints, and may experience what 
is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, 
according to the working of his mighty power. Open thou our 
eyes, that we may see the wondrous things of thy law and 
gospel. 

Let the Spirit of truth guide us into all truth, and cause us 
to understand wherein we have erred. That which we see not, 
teach thou us, and enable us so to prove all things, as to hold 
fast that which is good. Lord grant we may not be as chil- 
dren, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of 
doctrine, by the sleight of men, but speaking the truth in love, 
may grow up into Christ in all things, who is the head. Lord 
give us to do thy will, as that we may know of the doctrine, 
whether it be of God ; and so to know the truth as that the 
truth may make us free, may make us free indeed. Enable 
us, we pray thee, to hold fast the form of sound words, which 



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we have heard, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus, and 
to continue in the things which we have learned and been 
assured of. 

Lord, let thy Spirit teach us all things, and bring all things 
to our remembrance, whatsoever thou hast said unto us ; that 
the word of Christ may dwell richly in us, in all wisdom and 
spiritual understanding. Lord, grant that we may give a more 
earnest heed to the things which we have have heard, lest at 
any time we let them slip, and may keep in memory what hath 
been preached to us, and may not believe in vain. Lord, make 
us ready and mighty in the scriptures that we may be perfect, 
thoroughly furnished unto all good works, and being well in- 
structed into the kingdom of heaven, may, as the good house- 
holder, bring out of our treasure things new and old. 

3. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit 
within us ; cast us not away from thy presence, and take not 
thy Holy Spirit away from us ; restore unto us the joy of thy 
salvation, and uphold us with thy free spirit. Write thy law 
in our hearts, and put it in our inward part, that we may be 
the epistles of Christ written by the Spirit of the living God, 
not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart ; that 
the law of our God being in our heart, none of our steps may 
slide, and we may delight to do thy will, O God, may delight 
in the law of God after the inward man. O that we may obey 
from the heart that form of doctrine into which we desire to be 
delivered, as into a mould, that our whole souls may be leav- 
ened by it ; and that we may not be conformed to this world, 
but transformed by the renewing of our minds ; may not fash- 
ion ourselves after our former lusts in our ignorance, but as 
obedient children, may be holy in all manner of conversation, 
as he who hath called us is holy. Unto us (Lord,) let it be 
given to believe ; for the faith by which we are saved, is not of 
ourselves, it is the gift of God. Lord, increase our faith, and 
perfect what is lacking in it, that we may be strong in faith, 
giving glory to God. Lord, give us so to be crucified with 
Christ, as that the life we now live in the flesh, we may live 
by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us, and gave himself 
for us : and so to bear about with us continually the dying of 
the Lord Jesus, as that the life also of Jesus may be manifested 
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Lord, enable us so to walk in him, rooted and built up in him, 
and established in the faith as we have been taugbt, abounding 
therein with thanksgiving. Let every word of thine profit us, 
being mixed with faith, by which we receive thy testimony, 
and set to our seal, that God is true. We beseech thee, work 
in us that faith which is the substance of things hoped for, and 
the evidence of things not seen, by which we may look above 
the things that are seen, that are temporal, and may look at the 
things that are not seen, that are eternal. Enable us by faith 
to set the Lord always before us, and to have our eyes ever 
towards him, that we may act in every thing as seeing him that 
is invisible, and having a respect to the recompense of reward. 
Let our hearts be purified by faith, and let it be our victory 
overcoming the world. And let us be kept from fainting, by 
believing that we shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land 
of the living. 

4. Lord, work in us that fear of thee, which is the beginning 
of wisdom, which is the instruction of wisdom, and which is a 
fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Unite our 
hearts to fear thy name, that we may keep thy commandments, 
which is the whole duty of man. O put thy fear into our hearts, 
that we may never depart from thee. Let us all be devoted to 
thy fear : and let us be in the fear of the Lord every day, and 
all the day long. 

5. Give grace (we beseech thee) to love thee the Lord our 
God with all our heart and soul, and mind and might, which is 
the first and great commandment ; to set our love upon thee, 
and to delight ourselves always in thee ; and therein we shall 
have the desire of our heart. Circumcise our hearts to love 
the Lord our God with all our heart, and with all our soul, 
that we may live. O that the love of God may be shed abroad 
in our hearts by the Holy Ghost. O that Jesus Christ may be 
very precious to us, as he is to all that believe ; that he may 
be in our account the chiefest of ten thousands, and altogether 
lovely ; and that he may be our beloved and our friend : that 
though we have not seen him, yet we may love him ; and 
though now we see him not, yet believing, we may rejoice 
with joy unspeakable, and full of glory. Let the love of Christ 
to us, constrain us to live, not to ourselves, but to him that 
died for us, and rose again. And, Lord grant that we may not 



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love the world, nor the things that are in the world ; because, 
if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him : 
that we may set our affections on things above, and not on 
things that are on the earth. 

For Charity^ Meekness, Directing, Quickening^ and Supporting 
Grace. 

1, Lord, give us to love our neighbour as ourselves, with 
that love which is the fulfilling of the law ; to love one an- 
other with a pure heart, fervently, that hereby all men m.2iy 
know that we are Christ's disciples. And as we are taught of 
God to love one another, give us to abound therein more and 
more ; and a^ we have opportunity, to do good to all men ; and 
as much as in us lies, to live peaceably with all men, always 
following after the things that make for peace, and things 
wherewith one may edify another. Lord, make us able to love 
our enemies, to bless them that curse us, and to pray for them 
that despitefuUy use us, and to do good to them that hate us, 
forbearing one another, and forgiving one another in love, as 
Christ forgave us. 

2. Lord, give us grace to walk worthy of the vocation 
wherewith we are called, with all lowliness and meekness, 
with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love. Let us be 
clothed as becomes the elect of God, holy and beloved, with 
bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness 
and long-suffering, that being merciful as our Father which is 
in heaven is merciful, we may be perfect as he is perfect. 
Lord, teach us, whatsoever state we are in, therewith to be 
content ; let us know both how to be abased, and how to 
abound ; every where and in all things, let us be instructed 
both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer 
need ; and let godliness with contentment be great gain to us ; 
and a little with the fear of the Lord and quietness, is better 
than great treasure and trouble therewith. Lord, give us grace 
to weep as though we wept not, and to rejoice as though we 
rejoiced not, and to buy as though we possessed not, and to 
use this world, as not abusing it, because the time is short, and 
the fashion of this world passeth away. 

Let patience work experience in us, and experience hope, 
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comfort of the scriptures, let us have hope, and be saved by 
hope. Let the God of Jacob be our help, and our hope always 
be in the Lord our God. Let us be begotten again to a lively 
hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and let that hope be 
to us as an anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast, entering into 
that within the veil, whither the forerunner is for us entered. 
Let us have Christ in us the hope of glory, and never be moved 
away from that hope of the gospel ; but enable us to give dili- 
gence unto the full assurance of hope unto the end. 

3. Now we pray to God, that we may do no evil, but may 
be blameless and harmless as the children of God, without 
rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. 
Turn away our eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken thou 
us in thy way : remove from us the way of lying, and grant us 
thy law graciously. Incline not our hearts to any evil thing, 
to practise wicked works with them that work iniquity, and 
let us not eat of their dainties. O cleanse us from our secret 
faults ; keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins ; 
let not them have dominion over us, but let us be upright, and 
innocent of the great transgressions ; and grant that hereby we 
may prove ourselves upright before thee, by keeping ourselves 
from our own iniquity. Let thy word be hid in our hearts, 
that we may not sin against thee, and thy grace be at all times 
sufficient for us, ready to us, and mighty in us, and never give 
us up to our own hearts' lust, to walk in our own counsels. 
Enable us to walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, so 
circumspectly that we may cut off occasion from them which 
desire occasion to blaspheme that worthy name by which we 
are called, and with well-doing may put to silence the igno- 
rance of foolish men, and may adorn the doctrine of God our 
Saviour in all things. 

Lord, enable us to take heed to our ways, that we offend 
not with our tongue, and to keep our mouth as it were with a 
bridle, that it may not be hasty to utter any thing. Set a 
watch, O Lord, before our mouth, keep the door of our lips, 
that we may not offend in word. Let our speech be always 
with grace, seasoned with salt, and enable us always out of the 
good treasure of our heart to bring forth good things. Let our 
mouth speak wisdom, and our tongue talk of judgment ; and 
let not thy words depart out of our mouth, nor out of the 



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mouth of our seed, or our seed's seed, from lienceforth and for 
ever. Enable us always to open our mouth with wisdom, and 
let the law of kindness be in our tongue. Give us to know 
what is acceptable, that our tongue may be as choice silver, 
and our lips may feed many. 

4. Let the grace of God, which hath appeared to us, and to 
all men, bringing salvation, effectually teach us to deny all un- 
godliness and worldly fleshly lusts, and to live soberly, right- 
eously and godly in this present world, looking for the blessed 
hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our 
Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us, that he might 
redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar 
people, zealous of good works. 

Thou hast said, if any man lack wisdom, he must ask it of 
God, who gives to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it 
shall be given him. Lord, we want wisdom, make us wise 
as serpents, and harmless as doves, that wisdom may make our 
face to shine, and may be better to us than weapons of war. 
Enable us to walk in wisdom towards them that are without, 
redeeming the time. Give us to order all our affairs with dis- 
cretion, and to behave ourselves wisely, in a perfect way, with 
a perfect heart. Lord, grant that we may never be slothful in 
any good business, but fervent in spirit, serving the Lord ; 
steadfast and unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the 
Lord, forasmuch as we know that our labour is not in vain in 
the Lord. Lord, make us zealously affected in every good 
work, and what we do, enable us to do it heartily, as unto the 
Lord, and not unto men. 

Though bonds and afflictions should abide us. Lord, grant 
that none of these things may move us ; and that we may not 
count life itself dear to us, so we may finish our course with 
joy. Enable us in all things to approve ourselves to God, and 
then to pass by honour and dishonour, by evil report and good 
report, clad with the armour of righteousness on the right 
hand, and on the left, as those that account it a very small 
thing to be judged of man's judgment, for he that judgeth us is 
the Lord. 

Give us grace to abide with thee, in the calling wherein we 
are called ; and in all our ways to acknowledge thee, and be 
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being servants, be the Lord's free men ; and those that are 
called, being free, be Christ's servants. Let all in every rela- 
tion dwell together in unity, that it may be as the dew of Her- 
mon, and as the devs^ that descendeth upon the mountains of 
Zion. O that we may dwell together as joint heirs of the 
grace of life, that our prayers may not be hindered. Give us 
grace to honour all men, to love the brotherhood, to fear God, 
and to be subject to the higher powers, not only for wrath, but 
also for conscience sake. O that we may stand perfect and 
complete in all the will of God. O that our ways were 
directed to keep thy commandments. And then shall we not 
be ashamed when we have a respect to them all.. Teach us, 
O Lord, the way of thy statutes, and we shall keep it unto the 
end. Give us understanding, and we shall keep thy law, yea, 
we shall observe it with our whole heart. Make us to go in 
the path of thy commandments, for therein we do delight. 
Incline our hearts unto thy testimonies, and not to covetous- 
ness. Grant us, we pray thee, according to the riches of thy 
glory, that we may be strengthened with all might by thy Spi- 
rit in the inward man : that Christ may dwell in our hearts by 
faith, and that we being rooted and grounded in love, may be 
able to comprehend with all saints, what is the breadth, and 
length, and depth, and height, and may know the love of 
Christ, which passeth knowledge, and be filled with a divine 
fulness, and may partake of a divine nature. And let the 
love of Christ constrain us to live not to ourselves, but to 
him that died for us, and rose again. Let our path be as 
the shining light, which shines more and more to the per- 
fect day. 

5. We know that we are born to trouble, as the sparks fly 
upward ; but in six troubles be thou pleased to deliver us, and 
in seven let no evil touch us. Let the eternal God be our 
refuge, and underneath be the everlasting arms, that the spirit 
thou hast made may not fail before thee, nor the soul that 
thou hast redeemed. Let us be strengthened with all might, 
according to thy glorious power, unto all patience and long- 
sufFcring with joyfulness. Let thy statutes be our songs in the 
house of our pilgrimage ; and let thy testimonies, which we 
have taken as a heritage for ever, be always the rejoicing of 
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not be distressed, and when we are perplexed let us not be in 
despair, but as sorrowful, and yet always rejoicing ; as having 
nothing, and yet possessing all things. 

If Satan desire to have us that he may sift us as wheat, yet 
let Christ's intercession prevail for us, that our faith fail not. 
Till we are taken out of the world, let us be kept from the 
evil, and sanctified through thy truth ; thy word is truth. 
Build us up, we pray thee, in our most holy faith, and keep us 
in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus 
Christ unto eternal life. Grant that we may continue to call 
upon thee as long as we may live, and till we die, may never 
remove our integrity from us : and that our righteousness w^e 
may hold fast, and never let it go, and our hearts may not 
reproach us so long as we live. 

Preparation for Death ; Fitness for Heaven ; Deliverance from 
Calamities, and the Comforting Promises. 

1. Lord make us to know our end, and the measure of our 
days, what it is, that we may know and consider how frail we 
are; that our days are as an handbreadth, and that every 
man at his best state, is altogether vanity, that our days upon 
earth are as a shadow, and there is no abiding. Lord, teach 
us so to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto 
wisdom, and make us to consider our latter end. Lord, make 
us always ready with our loins girded about, and our light 
burning, because the Son of man comes at an hour that we 
think not. Keep us all the days of our appointed time, wait- 
ing till our change comes ; and then shalt thou call, and we 
will answer. Bring us to our grave as a shock of corn in its 
season ; satisfy us with life, whether it be longer or shorter, 
show us thy salvation. And when we walk through the val- 
ley of the shadow of death, be thou with us, that we may fear 
no evil, let thy rod, and thy staff comfort us. Let goodness 
and mercy follow us all the days of our life, and let us dwell 
in the house of the Lord for ever. Mercy and truth be with 
us. Redeem our souls from the power of the grave, and 
receive us : guide us by thy counsel, and afterward receive us 
to glory. 

2. Lord make us meet to partake of the inheritance of the 
saints in light; let God himself work us to the selfsame thing. 



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and give us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. O that we 
may now have our conversation in heaven, that we may from 
thence with comfort, look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus, 
who shall change our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned 
like unto his glorious body. O that we may set our affections 
on things that are above, and that our life may be hid with 
Christ in God, that w^hen Christ, who is our life, shall appear, 
we also may appear with him in glory, that when he shall 
appear, we may be like him, may see him as he is, may behold 
his face in righteousness, and when we awake, may be satis- 
fied with his likeness. When we fail, let us be received into 
everlasting habitations, in the city that hath habitations, whose 
builder and maker is God, that we may be together for ever 
with the Lord, to see as we are seen, and know as we are 
known. And in the mean time, help us to comfort our- 
selves and one another with these words ; and having this 
hope in us, to purify ourselves even as Christ is pure. And 
now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God even our Father, 
who hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation 
and good hope through grace, comfort our hearts, and establish 
us in every good word and work. 

3. Thou, Lord, art our refuge and our fortress, and under 
thy wings will we trust, thy truth shall be our shield and 
buckler : let us therefore not be afraid for the terror by night, 
nor for the arrow that fiieth by day. Having made the Lord 
our refuge, and the most High our habitation, let no evil befal 
us, nor any plague come nigh our dwelling. Let the Lord be 
our keeper, even he that keepeth Israel, and neither slumbers 
nor sleeps. Let the Lord be our shade on our right hand, that 
the sun may not smite us by day, nor the moon by night : let 
the Lord preserve us from all evil, the Lord preserve our 
souls ; the Lord preserve our going out and coming in, from 
this time forth, and even for evermore. Lord make a hedge 
about us, about our houses, and about all that we have round 
about ; and take sickness away from the midst of us. 

4. O that the beauty of the Lord our God may be upon us ; 
prosper thou the work of our hands upon us, yea, the work of 
our hands establish thou it : save now we beseech thee, O 
Lord : O Lord, we beseech thee, send now prosperity. Let 
our sons be as plants grown up in their youth, and our daugh- 



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ters as corner-stones polished after the similitude of a palace ; 
let our garners be full affording all manner of store ; and let 
there be no breaking in or going out, no complaining in our 
streets : happy is the people that is in such a case, yea rather, 
happy is the people whose God is the Lord. Let us be 
blessed in the city, and blessed in the field, let our basket and 
our store be blessed, let us be blessed when we come in, and 
when we go out. Let thy good providence so order all events 
concerning us, as that they may be made to work for good, to 
us, as thou hast promised they shall to all that love thee, and 
are called according to thy purpose. Give us to trust in the 
Lord, and do good, and then we shall dwell in the land, and 
verily we shall be fed ; and be thou pleased to bring forth our 
righteousness as the light, and our judgment as the noon-day. 
Let us be hid from the scourge of the tongue, and not be afraid 
of destruction when it cometh ; let us be in league with the 
stones of the field, and let the beasts of the field be at peace 
with us ; let us know that our tabernacle is in peace, and let us 
visit our habitation and not sin. And if God will be with us, 
and will keep us in the way that we go, during our pilgrimage 
in this world, and will give us bread to eat, and raiment to put 
on, so that we may come to our heavenly Father's house in 
peace, then the Lord shall be our God. 

Lord, thou hast given us many exceeding great and precious 
promises, which are all yea and amen in Christ. Now be it 
unto thy servants according to the word which thou hast 
spoken. Give us to draw water with joy out of those wells of 
salvation, to suck and be satisfied from those breasts of conso- 
lation : and now, O Lord God, let the word which thou hast 
spoken concerning thy servants be established for ever, and do 
as thou hast said. Deal with us according to the tenor of the 
everlasting covenant, which is well ordered in all things, and 
sure, and which is all our salvation, and all our desire. Look 
upon us, and be merciful to us, as thou usest to do unto those 
that love thy name, and do more for us than we are able to 
ask or think, and supply all our needs according to thy riches 
in glory by Christ Jesus. 



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Of the Fourth Part of Prayer^ which is Thanksgivings for the 
Mercies we have received from Gody and the many Favours of 
his we are interested in^ and have, and hope for Benefit by. 

FOR THE DIVINE GOODNESS ; FOR TEMPORAL BLESSINGS, PER- 
SONAL AND SOCIAL ; FOR SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 

1. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we 
give thanks ; for that thy name is near, thy wondrous works 
declare. We will praise the Lord, for it is good, it is plea- 
sant, and praise is comely for the upright, yea, it is a good 
thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto 
the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High, and 
show forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faith- 
fulness every night. We will extol thee our God, O King, and 
will bless thy name for ever and ever : ever}^ day will we bless 
thee, and will praise thy name for ever and ever : we will 
abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and sing 
of thy righteousness. We will sing unto the Lord a new 
song, and his praise in the congregation of saints ; O let Israel 
rejoice in him that made him, let the children of Zion be joyful 
in their King : let the saints be joyful in glory, and let the 
high praises of God be in their hearts, and in their mouths. 
We are here through Jesus Christ to offer the sacrifice of 
praise to thee, which we desire to do continually, that is the 
fruit of our lips, giving thanks to thy name. And thou hast 
said that he that offers praise glorifies thee, and that this also 
shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath 
horns and hoofs. We give thanks unto the God of gods, unto 
the Lord of lords, for his mercy endures for ever. Thou art 
gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and of great 
mercy, and hast told us that thou dost not afflict willingly, or 
grieve the children of men, but though thou cause grief, yet 
thou wilt have compassion, according to the multitude of thy 
mercies. 

2. When we consider the heavens, the work of thy fingers, 
the sun, the moon, and the stars which thou hast ordained ; 
Lord, what is man, that thou thus visitest him ? For, truly the 
light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold 
the sun : all the glory be to the Father of light, who com- 



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mandeth the morning, and causeth the day-spring to know his 
place. Thou didst not leave thyself without witness among 
the headieu, in that thou didst good, and gavest them rain from 
heaven and fruitful seasons, filling their hearts with food and 
gladness. Thou coverest the heavens with clouds, and pre- 
parest rain for the earth, and makest grass to grow upon the 
mountains : thou givest to the beast his food, and to the young 
ravens which cry. 

Thy covenant of the day and of the night, is not broken, but 
still thou givest the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances 
of the moon and of the stars for a light by night ; and art faith- 
ful to that covenant of providence, that while the earth re- 
mains, seed-time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and 
winter, day and night shall not cease. The heaven, even the 
heavens are thine, but the earth thou hast given to the children 
of men ; and thou hast put all things under their feet, and 
made them to have dominion over the works of thy hands. 
Thou givest to all life and breath, and all things ; and the earth, 
O Lord, is full of thy mercy. All the creatures wait upon 
thee, that thou mayest give them their meat in due season ; 
thou givest them they gather, thou openest thy hand, they are 
filled with good : thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are cre- 
ated, thou renewest the face of the earth. This thy glory 
shall endure for ever, and thou rejoicest in these works. 

3. We will praise thee, for we are fearfully and wonder- 
fully made, and that our souls, our nobler part, know right 
well ; for no man knows the things of a man, save the spirit of 
a man which is in him. Thou hast made us of that rank of 
beings, which is little lower than the angels, and is crowned 
with glory and honour ; for there is a spirit in man, and the 
inspiration of the Almighty giveth them, understanding. And 
the spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord. Thou, Lord, 
hast formed us for thyself, that we mjght show forth thy praise. 
We lay us down and sleep, for thou. Lord, makest us to dwell 
in safety. Thou hast given thine angels a charge concerning 
us, to keep us in all our ways, to bear us up in their hands, 
lest we dash our foot against a stone. And they are all min- 
istering spirits, sent forth to minister for the good of them that 
shall be heirs of salvation. 

When the sorrows of death have compassed us, and the 



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pains of hell hath got hold upon us, we have called upon the 
name of the Lord, and have found that gracious is the Lord, 
and righteous, yea, our God is merciful ; we have been brought 
low, and he hath helped us, and hath delivered our souls from 
death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from falling. We will 
therefore walk before the Lord in the land of the living. 

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with his benefits, 
even the God of our salvation. Thou makest us to lie down 
in green pastures, thou feedest us beside the still waters : thou 
preparest a table for us in the presence of our enemies, thou 
anointest our head, and our cup runs over. When we re- 
member all the ways which the Lord our God hath led us 
for so many years in this wilderness, we must here set up a 
stone and call it Ebenezer, for hitherto the Lord hath helped 
us. It is God that girdeth us with strength, and maketh our 
way perfect : that hath blessed the work of our hands, and it 
may be so that though our beginning was small, yet our latter 
end hath greatly increased. 

When we have eaten and are full, we have reason to bless 
thee for the good land which thou hast given us : a land which 
the eyes of the Lord our God are always upon, from the be- 
ginning of the year even to the end of the year. Thou makest 
peace in our borders, and fillest us with the finest of the wheat. 

4. But especially blessed be the God and Father of our Lord 
Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings 
in heavenly things in Christ. how wonderfully did the 
kindness and love of God our Savour towards man appear, not 
by any works of righteousness which he had done, but accord- 
ing to his mercy he saved us : we had destroyed ourselves, but 
in thee, and thee only, was our help. When we were cast out 
in the open field, and no eye pitied us, thou sawest us polluted 
in our own blood, and thou saidst unto us. Live ; yea, thou 
saidst unto us, Live ; and the time was a time of love. When 
the redemption of the soul was so precious as that it must have 
ceased for ever, and no man could by any means redeem his 
brother, or give to God a ransom for him, then thou wast 
pleased to find a ransom, that we might be delivered from 
going down to the pit. Herein appears the wisdom of God in 
a mystery, even the hidden wisdon^ which God ordained be- 
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We are bound to give thanks always to thee, O God, be- 
cause thou hast from the beginning chosen some to salvation 
through sanctification of the Spirit. Thine they were, and 
thou gavest them to Christ, and this is thy will, that of all- that 
thou hast given him he should lose nothing, but should raise it 
up at the last day. 

For a Saviour ; his Incarnation ; Ministry ; Atonement ; Resur- 
rection. 

1. We bless thee, that when sacrifice and offerings thou 
wouldst not, and in it hadst no pleasure, that then the eternal 
Son of God said, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God, and a body 
hast thou prepared me : and that as in the volume of the book it 
was written of him, he did delight to do thy will, O God, yea, 
thy law was within his heart. That he is thy servant, whom 
thou dost uphold : thine elect, in whom thy soul delighteth : 
thy beloved Son, in whom thou art well pleased : that thou 
hast given him for a covenant of the people, and that through 
him we are not under the law but under grace. That God so 
loved the world, as to give his only begotton Son, that whoso- 
ever believes in him should not perish, but have everlast- 
ing life. 

We bless thee that as soon as ever man had sinned, it was 
graciously promised, that the seed of the woman should break 
the serpent's head : and that in the old testament sacrifices, 
Jesus Christ was the lamb slain from the foundation of the 
world. We adore that wisdom, peace and goodness with 
which thou broughtest the vine out of Egypt, didst cast out the 
heathen and plant it ; thou preparedst room before it, and didst 
cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land. We bless 
thee that to the Jews were committed the oracles of God, that 
they had the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, the 
giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises. 
We bless thee for all that which thou didst at sundry times and 
in divers manners speak in time past unto the fathers by the 
prophets, those holy men of God, who spoke as they were 
moved by the Holy Ghost, and prophesied of the grace that 
should come unto us, testifying beforehand the suffering of 
Christ, and the glory that should follow, and that not to them- 
selves only, but to us they ministered those great things, which 



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the angels themselves desire to look into. And especially we 
bless thee that thou hast provided some better things for us, 
that they without us should not be made perfect, 

2. We bless thee that when the fulness of time was come, 
thou didst send forth thy Son made of a woman, made under 
the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we 
might receive the adoption of sons. That the eternal Word 
was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and there were those who 
saw his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, 
full of grace and truth. And without controversy, great is the 
mystery of godliness, that God was manifested in the flesh. 
We bless thee, that to this end he was born, and for this cause 
he came into the world, that he might bear witness of the 
truth, and we believe, and are sure, that he is that Christ, the 
Son of the living God ; that it is he that should come, and we 
are to look for no other. We bless thee that the Son of man 
is come to seek and to save that which was lost ; that he is 
come that we might have life, and that we might have it more 
abundantly, and that for this purpose the Son of God was mani- 
fested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Lord, we 
receive it as a faithful saying, and well worthy of all accepta- 
tion, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, 
even the chief. We bless thee that forasmuch as the children 
are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took 
part of the same : that he took not on him the nature of angels, 
but our nature, and was in all things made like unto his breth- 
ren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest, in 
things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of 
the people, and that he is not ashamed to call them brethren. 
And that the first begotten was brought into the world with a 
charge given to all the angels of God to worship him. 

We bless thee that thou wast in Christ, reconciling the world 
to thyself, not imputing their trespasses unto them, and that 
thou hast committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Glory 
be to God in the highest, for in and through Jesus Christ there 
is on earth peace, and good will towards men. We thank 
thee for the power thou hast given him over all flesh, that he 
should give eternal life to as many as were given him. 

3. W^e bless thee for the assurance we have, that he is a 
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which he did, except God were with him. That thou hast in 
these last days spoken unto us by thy Son, whose doctrine 
was not his, but his that sent him, and he spake as one having 
authority ; and that we are encouraged to come and learn of 
him, because he is meek and lowly in heart, and in learning of 
him we shall find rest to our souls. We bless thee that he 
hath left us an example, that we should follow his steps, in 
that he did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth, and 
when he was reviled, he reviled not again ; and his meat and 
drink was to do the will of his Father ; in that he was holy, 
harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners. that we may be 
armed with the same mind, and that as he was, so we may be 
in this world ; and that we may so walk even as he walked. 
We bless thee that the works which he did, the same bore wit- 
ness of him, that the Father had sent him, that by his power the 
blind received their sight, the lame walked, the lepers were 
cleansed, the deaf heard, the dead were raised up, and the poor 
had the gospel preached to them ; and even the winds and the 
sea obeyed him, for which we glorify the God of Israel. Doubt- 
less this was the Son of God. 

4. We bless thee that Jesus Christ came to call, not the 
righteous, but sinners (such as we are) to repentance, and had 
power on earth to forgive sin ; that he came to save his people 
from their sins ; and is the Lamb of God that takes away the 
sin of the world, and that he is (to his honour, not to his re- 
proach) a friend to publicans and sinners. We thank thee for 
the gracious invitations he gave to those who are weary and 
heavy laden, to come to him for rest : and for the assurance 
he hath given, that whosoever comes unto him, he will in no 
wise cast out. 

We bless thee, that by one offering he hath perfected for 
ever them that are sanctified, that he hath finished transgres- 
sion, made an end of sin, made reconciliation for iniquity, and 
hath brought in an everlasting righteousness. That he hath 
redeemed us from the curse of the law, by being made a curse 
for us. That what the law could not do, in that it was weak 
through the flesh, God hath done by sending his own son in 
the likeness of sinful flesh, who, by a sacrifice for sin, con- 
demned sin in the flesh. That he was wounded for our trans- 
gressions, and bruised for our iniquities, and that the chastise- 



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ment of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are 
healed ; and that the Lord having laid upon him the iniquity 
of us all, it pleased the Lord to bruise him, and put him to 
grief. That appearing to put away sin by the sacritice of him- 
self, he did by the eternal Spirit ofter himself without spot unto 
God, and by his own blood entered in once into the holy place, 
having obtained eternal redemption for us. That he is our 
peace, Vv^ho, having broke down the middle wall of partition 
between Jew and Gentile, hath made himself of twain one new 
man, hath reconciled both unto God in one body by the cross, 
having slain the enmity thereby. That he hath loved us, and 
washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us 
unto our God kings and priests. O the height, and depth, and 
length, and breadth of that love of Christ which passeth know- 
ledge ! that great love wherewith he loved us ! Worthy is the 
Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, 
and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing ; for he was 
slain, and hath redeemed us to God by his blood. 

5. We thank thee that as he was delivered for our offences, 
so he rose again for our justification, and was declared to be 
the Son of God with power, by the resurrection from the dead. 
That God suffered not his holy One to see corruption, but 
loosed the pains of death, because it was impossible he should 
be holden of them, and so declared to all the house of Israel, 
that that same Jesus whom they crucified is both Lord and 
Christ. And that for this end Christ both died and rose, and 
revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living, 
and that whether we wake or sleep, we might live together 
with him. 

For Ascension of Christ, his Intercession and Exaltation ; for the 
Holy Spirit and the Covenant of Grace. 

1. We bless thee that our Lord Jesus Christ is ascended to 
his Father and our Father, to his God and our God ; is as- 
cended up on high, having led captivity captive, and hath 
received gifts for men, yea even for the rebellious also, that the 
Lord God might dwell among them. That as the forerunner 
he is for us entered, entered into heaven itself, now to appear 
in the presence of God for us, a Lamb as it had been slain, 
standing in the midst of the throne. That is set on the right 



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hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, angels and 
authorities, and powers being made subject to him. That he 
is gone before to prepare a place for us in his Father's house, 
where there are many mansions ; and though, whither he is 
gone, we cannot follow him now, yet we hope to follow him 
hereafter, when he shall come again to receive us to himself, 
that where he is, there we may be also. 

2. We thank thee that having borne the sins of many, he 
makes intercession for transgressors ; and prays not for those 
only that were given him when he was upon earth, but for all 
that shall believe on him through their word ; that they all 
may be one. That we have an advocate with the Father, 
even Jesus Christ the righteous, who is therefore able to save 
to the uttermost all those that come to God as a Father, by 
him as a Mediator, seeing he ever lives, making intercession. 
That we have a High Priest taken from among men, and or- 
dained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer 
both gifts and sacrifices for sin, who can have compassion on 
the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way, and that he 
is become the Author of eternal salvation to all them that 
obey him. 

3. We thank thee that because our Lord Jesus humbled 
himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the 
cross, therefore God hath highly exalted him, and given him a 
name, above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee 
might bow, and every tongue confess (as we do at this time) 
that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 
That all power is given unto him, both in heaven and in earth, 
that thou hast set him over the works of thy hands, and hast 
put all things in subjection under his feet, and so hath crowned 
him with glory and honour. That he is king of kings, and 
Lord of lords, that the Ancient of days hath given him do- 
minion and glory, and a kingdom, an everlasting dominion, and 
a kingdom which shall not be destroyed. That the govern- 
ment is upon his shoulders, and that his name is called Won- 
derful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, and 
the Prince of Peace : and of the increase of his government 
and peace there shall be no end. That thou hast set him as a 
King upon thy holy hill of Zion, and that he shall reign over 
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opposing rule, principality and power, till all his enemies are 
made his footstool, and then he shall deliver up the kingdom 
to God, even the Father, that God may be all in all. 

4. We bJess thee that w^hen our Lord Jesus v^ent away, he 
sent us another comforter to abide with us for ever, even the 
Spirit of truth, who shall glorify the Son, for he shall take of 
his, and shall show it unto us. And blessed be God for the 
promise, that as earthly parents, though evil, know how to give 
good gifts to their children, so our heavenly Father will give 
the Holy Spirit to them that ask him, that Holy Spirit of pro- 
mise which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemp- 
tion of the purchased possession. 

5. We thank thee that in Jesus Christ thou hast made an 
everlasting covenant with us, even the sure mercies of David, 
and that though the mountains may depart, and the hills be 
removed, yet this covenant of thy peace shall never be re- 
moved. That thou hast given unto us exceeding great and 
precious promises, that by these we might be partakers of a 
divine nature : and that Jesus Christ is the Mediator of this 
better covenant, which is established upon better promises. 
That though thou chasten our transgression with the rod, and 
our iniquity with stripes, yet thy loving kindness thou wilt not 
utterly take away, nor cause thy faithfulness to fail, thy cove- 
nant thou wilt not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of 
thy hps. That being willing more abundantly to show to the 
heirs of promise the immutability of thy counsel, thou hast 
confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things in which 
it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consola- 
tion, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set be- 
fore us. 

For the Scriptures, Christian Ordinances, the Establishment and 
Preservation of Christianity, and the Communion of Saints, and 
the Crown of Life. 

1. We thank thee that we have the scriptures to search, and 
that in them we have eternal life, and that they testify of 
Christ, and that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, 
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for 
instruction in righteousness. That whatsoever things were writ- 
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patience and comfort of the scripture might have hope : and 
that we have this most sure word of prophecy, as a Hght shi- 
ning in a dark place. 

2. We thank thee that thou hast made known unto us th} 
holy sabbaths, and that still there remains the keeping of a 
sabbath to the people of God. And that when the Lord Jesus 
ascended up on high, he gave gifts unto men, not only prophets, 
apostles, and evangelists, but pastors and teachers, for the per- 
fecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edify- 
ing of the body of Christ, till we all come in the unity of the 
faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect 
man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ : 
and that while they teach us to observe all things which Christ 
hath commanded, he hath promised to be with them always, 
even unto the end of world. 

3. We thank thee that the preaching of Jesus Christ, ac- 
cording to the commandment of the everlasting God, and the 
gospel which was made known to all nations for the obedience 
of faith, was mighty through God, to the pulling down of 
strong holds ; that the Lord wrought with it, and confirmed 
the word by signs following, so that Satan fell as lightning from 
heaven. That though the gospel was preached in much con- 
tention, yet it grew and prevailed mightily, and multitudes 
turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God, and 
to wait for his Son from heaven. 

4. That Jesus Christ hath built his church upon a rock, 
which the gates of hell cannot prevail against, but his seed 
shall endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven. 
We bless thee for all those who have been enabled to approve 
themselves to God in much patience, in afflictions, in distresses, 
who, when they have been brought before governors and kings 
for Christ's sake, it has turned to them for a testimony, and 
God has given them a mouth and wisdom, which all their ad- 
versaries were not able to gainsay or resist. That those who 
for Christ's sake were killed all the day long, and accounted 
as sheep for the slaughter, yet in all these things were more 
than conquerors, through him that loved us. We bless thee 
for the cloud of witnesses with which we are encompassed 
about, for the footsteps of the flock, for the elders that have 
obtained a good report, and are now, through faith and patience. 



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inheriting the promises. Lord, give us to follow them, as they 
followed Christ. 

5. We bless thee, that if we walk in the light, we have fel- 
lowship one with another, even with all that in every place 
call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours. 
We thank thee that all the children of God which were scat- 
tered abroad, are united in him who is the head of the body of 
the church : so that they are all our brethren and companions 
in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ. 

6. We thank thee for the crown of life which the Lord hath 
promised to them that love him ; the inheritance incorruptible, 
undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for us. 
That having here no continuing city, we are encouraged to 
seek the better country, that is, the heavenly, the city that hath 
foundations, whose builder and maker is God. That we are in 
hope of eternal life, which God that cannot lie, hath promised, 
and that all true believers, through grace, have eternal life 
abiding in them. 

For Spiritual Blessings ; Remission of Sins ; Sanctifying Grace ; 
Communion with God ; Support under Affliction, and Perform- 
ance of Promises. 

1 . We bless thee that thou hast not given us over to a 
reprobate mind, that our consciences are not seared, that thou 
hast not said concerning us, They are joined to idols, let them 
alone, but that thy Spirit is yet striving with us. And hath 
God by his grace translated us out of the kingdom of darkness 
into the kingdom of his dear Son ? Hath he called us into the 
fellowship of Jesus Christ, and made us nigh by his blood, 
who by nature were afar off? Not unto us, O- Lord, not unto 
us, but unto thy name we give glory. We give thanks to God 
always for those to whom the gospel is come, not in word only, 
but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance. 
Thou hast loved us with an everlasting love, and therefore 
with loving kindness thou hast drawn us, drawn us with the 
cords of a man, and the bands of love. 

2. We bless thee for the redemption we have through 
Christ's blood, even the forgiveness of sins, according to the 
riches of thy grace, wherein thou hast abounded towards us. 
That thou hast forgiven all our iniquities, and healed all our 



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diseases ; and hast in love to our souls delivered them from 
the pit of corruption : for thou hast cast all our sins behind thy 
back. Thou hast not quenched the smoking flax, nor broke 
the bruised reed, nor despised the day of small things, but 
having obtained help of God we continue hitherto. In the day 
when we cried thou hast answered us, and hast strengthened 
us with strength in our souls. Unless the Lord had been our 
help, our souls had almost dwelt in silence : but when we said, 
our foot slippeth, thy mercy, Lord, help us up : and in the 
multitude of our thoughts within us, thy comforts have been 
the delight of our souls. 

3. We have been abundantly satisfied with the fatness of 
thy house, and thou hast made us drink of the river of thy 
pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life, in thy light 
shall we see light. Thou hast brought us to thy holy moun- 
tain, and made us joyful in thy house of prayer, and we have 
found it good for us to draw near to God. We have had rea- 
son to say, That a day in thy courts is better than a thousand, 
and that it is better to be door keepers in the house of our 
God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness ; for the Lord 
God is a sun and shield, he will give grace and glory, and no 
good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly : 
O Lord of hosts blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. We 
have sat down under thy shadow with delight, and thy fruit 
hath been sweet unto our taste ; thou hast brought us into the 
banqueting house, and thy banner over us has been love. 

Nay, before we have called thou hast answered, and while 
we have been yet speaking, thou hast heard and hast said. 
Here I am, and hast been nigh unto us in all that which we 
call unto thee for. Blessed be God, who hath not turned 
away our prayer, or his mercy from us, for we have prayed, 
and have gone away, and our countenance has been no more 
sad. 

4. Thou hast comforted us in all our tribulation, hast consi- 
dered our trouble, and known our souls in adversity, and 
showed us thy marvellous kindness, as in a strong city. 
When afflictions have abounded, consolations have much more 
abounded. Though no affliction for the present hath been jo}^- 
ous but grievous, nevertheless, afterwards it hath yielded the 
peaceable fruit of righteousness ; and hath proved to be for our 



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profit, that we might be partakers of thy holiness. We have 
had reason to say, that it was good for us we were afflicted, 
that we might learn thy commandments ; for before we were 
afflicted, we went astray, but afterwards have kept thy word. 
It has been but for a season, and when there was need that we 
were in heaviness, through manifold temptations : and we beg 
that all the trials of our faith may be found unto praise, and 
honour, and glory, at the appearing of Jesus Christ, whom 
having not seen we love ; in whom, though now we see him 
yet believing, we rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of 
glory ; are longing to receive the end of our faith, even the sal- 
vation of our souls. 

5. There hath not failed one word of all the good promise, 
which thou hast promised to David thy servant, and Israel thy 
people. And now what shall we render unto the Lord for all 
his benefits towards us ? Let our souls return to him and 
repose in him as their rest ; because he hath dealt bountifully 
with us, we will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the 
name of the Lord: for the Lord is good, and his mercy is ever- 
lasting, and his truth endureth to all generations. We will 
bless the Lord at all times, 3^ea, his praise shall continually be 
in our mouths ; we will sing unto the Lord as long as we live ; 
and we hope to be shortly with those blessed ones who dwell 
in his house above, and are still praising him, and who rest 
not day or night from saying, Holy, holy, holy. Lord God 
Almighty. 



Of the Fifth Part of Prayer ^ wJdch is Intercession, or Address 
and Supplication to God fm Others. 

FOR THE WHOLE WORLD ; THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL, CON- 
VERSION OF THE JEWS, AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD UNI- 
VERSALLY. 

1.0 LOOK with compassion upon the world that lies in wick- 
edness, and let the prince of this world be cast out that has 
blinded their minds. O let thy way be known upon earth, 
that barbarous nations may be civilized, and those that live 
without God in the world may be brought to the service of the 



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living God, and thus let thy saving health be known unto all 
nations. Let the people praise thee, O God, yea, let all the 
people praise thee, let the nations be glad and sing for joy, 
for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the 
nations upon earth. O let thy salvation and thy righteousness 
be openly shovv^ed in the sight of the heathen, and let all the 
ends of the earth see the salvation of our God. O give thy 
Son the heathen for his inheritance, and the uttermost parts of 
the earth for his possession. 

2. O let the gospel be preached unto every creature, for 
how shall men believe in him whom they have not heard ? 
And how shall they hear without preachers .? And how shall 
they preach except they be sent ? And who shall send forth 
labourers, but the Lord of the harvest.? Let the people which 
sit in darkness see a great light, and to them which sit in the 
region and shadow of death let light spring up. Add unto thy 
church daily such as shall be saved ; enlarge the place of its 
tents, lengthen its cords, and strengthen its stakes. Bring thy 
seed from the east, and gather them from the west ; say to the 
north. Give up ; and to the south. Keep not back : bring thy 
sons from far, and thy daughters from the ends of the earth. 
Let them come with acceptance to thine altar, and glorify the 
house of thy glory ; let them fly as a cloud, and as the doves 
to their windows. In every place let incense be offered to thy 
name, and pure offerings : and from the rising of the sun, to 
the going down of the same, let thy name be great among the 
Gentiles : and let the offering up of the Gentiles be acceptable, 
being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. O let the earth be full of 
the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. 

3. Let the branches which are broken off not abide still in 
unbelief, but be grafted in again into their own olive-tree. 
And though blindness is in part happened to Israel, yet let the 
fulness of the Gentiles come in, and let all Israel be saved. 
Let them be made to look upon him whom they have pierced, 
and that they turn to the Lord ; let the vail which is upon 
their hearts be taken away. 

4. Let the churches of Asia, that were golden candlesticks, 
which the Lord Jesus delighted to walk in the midst of, be 
ao-ain made so. Restore unto them their liberties as at first, 
and their privileges as at the beginning, purely purge away 



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their dross, and take away all their tin, and turn again their 
captivity, as streams in the south. 

Our heart's desire, and prayer to God for the gospel Israel, 
is, that it may be saved. Do good in thy good pleasure unto 
Zion, build the w^alls of Jerusalem. Peace be within her 
walls, and prosperity within her palaces : for our brethren 
and companion's sake, we will now sa}'-. Peace be within her. 
Save thy people, O Lord, and bless thine heritage : feed them 
also, and lift them up for ever. Give strength unto thy peo- 
ple, and bless thy people with peace ; with thy favour do thou 
compass them as with a shield. Grace be with all them that 
love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity ; for thou knowest them 
that are thine : and give to all that name the name of Christ, 
to depart from iniquity. We pray for all that believe in 
Christ, that they all may be one : and since there is one body, 
and one Spirit, and one hope of our calling, one Lord, one 
faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all, give to all 
Christians to be of one heart, and one way. Let the word of 
the Lord in all places, have a free course, and let it be 
glorified. 

For the Wicked ; for the Persecuted ; for the Nations ; for our own 
Land ; its Civil Magistrates, and its Christian Ministers. 

1. O TEACH transgressors thy ways, and let sinners be con- 
verted unto thee. O give them repentance to the acknowledg- 
ing of the truth, the truth as it is in Jesus, the truth which is 
according to godliness, that they may recover themselves out 
of the snare of the devil. Let those that are as sheep going 
astray, return to Jesus Christ the shepherd and bishop of our 
souls. Show those fools their folly and miser}^, that have said 
in their hearts, there is no God, and that are corrupt and have 
done abominable work. Lord, maintain the honour of the 
scripture, the law and the testimony, and convince those who 
speak not according to that word, that it is because there is no 
light in them : magnify that word above all thy name ; mag- 
nify the law, magnify the gospel, and make both honourable. 
Lord, let thy Spirit be poured out upon thy churches from on 
high, and then the wilderness shall become a fruitful field, then 
judgment shall return unto righteousness, and all the upright 
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God and the^ Father, flourish and prevail every where, that 
kingdom of God among men, which is not meat and drink, but 
righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. O 
revive this work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the 
years make known, and let our times be times of reformation. 

Let them be confounded and turned hack that hate Zion, and 
be as the grass upon the house-tops, which withereth before it 
grow up. Let no weapon formed against thy church prosper, 
and let every tongue that riseth against it in judgment be con- 
demned. Lord, let the man of sin be consumed with the Spirit 
of thy mouth, and destroyed with the brightness of thy coming : 
and let those be undeceived that have been long under the 
power of strong delusions to believe a lie, and let them receive 
the truth in the love of it. Let Babylon fall, and sink like a 
mill-stone into the sea ; and let the kings of the earth, that 
have given their power and honour to the beast, be WTOught 
upon at length to bring it into the new Jerusalem. 

2. We desire in our prayers to remember them that are in 
bonds for the testimony of Jesus, as bound with them and them 
which s\ifFer adversity, as being ourselves also in the body. 
O send from above ; and deliver them from those that hate 
them, and bring them forth into a large place. Awake, awake, 
put on strength, O arm of the Lord ; awake, as in the ancient 
days, as in the generations of old, and make the depths of the 
sea a way for the ransomed of the Lord to pass over. For the 
oppression of the poor, and the sighing of the needy, now do 
thou arise, O Lord, and set them in safety from them that pufF 
at them. O strengthen the patience and faith of thy suflering 
saints, that they may hope and quietly wait for the salvation 
of the Lord. O let the year of thy redeemed come, and year 
of recompense for the controversy of Zion. Lord, arise, and 
have mercy upon Zion, and let the time to favour her, yea, the 
set time come ; yea, let the Lord build up Zion, and appear in 
his glory. Lord regard the prayer of the destitute, and do not 
despise their prayer. O Lord God, cease we beseech thee, by 
whom shall Jacob arise, for he is small ? O cause thy face to 
shine upon that part of thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the 
Lord's sake. Let the sorrowful sighing of thy prisoners come 
before thee, and according to the greatness of thy powder, pre- 
serve thou those that for thy name's sake are appointed to die. 



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3. Thou, Lord, art the governor among the nations : who 
shall not fear thee, O king of nations ? Thou sittest in the 
throne judging right; judge the world therefore in righteous- 
ness, and minister judgment to the people in uprightness. 
Lord, hasten the time when thou wilt make wars to cease to 
the ends of the earth ; when nation shall no more hft up sword 
against nation, nor kingdom against kingdom, but swords shall 
be beaten into plow-shares, and spears into pruning hooks, and 
they shall not learn war any more. Make kings nursing fa- 
thers, and their queens nursing mothers to the Israel of God. 
And in the days of these kings, let the God of heaven set up a 
kingdom which shall never be destroyed, even the kingdom of 
the Redeemer. 

4. We bless thee that thou hast planted us in a very fruit- 
ful hill, and hast not made the wilderness our habitation, or 
the barren land our dwelling, but our land yields her increase. 
Lord, thou hast dealt favourably with our land : we have 
heard with our ears, and our fathers have told us what work 
thou didst for us in their days, and in the times of old : and 
as we have heard, so have we seen ; for we have thought of 
thy loving-kindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple. Thou 
hast given us a pleasant land, it is Immanuel's land, it is a 
valley of vision, thou hast set up thy tabernacle among us, and 
thy sanctuary is in the midst of us. We dwell safely under 
our own vines and fig-trees, and there is peace to him that 
goeth out and to him that comes in. And because the Lord 
loved our people, therefore he hath set a good government 
over us, to do judgment and justice ; to be a terror to evil- 
doers, and a protection and praise to them that do well. 

But we are a sinful people, a people laden with iniquity, a 
seed of evil-doers ; and a great deal of reason we have to sigh 
and cry for the abominations that are committed among us. 
Iniquity abounds among us, and the love of many is waxen 
cold. We have not been forsaken, nor forgotten of our God 
though our land be full of sin against the Holy One of Israel. 

Be not thou a stranger in our land, or a wayfaring man that 
turns aside to tarry but for a night ; but be thou always in the 
midst of us ; we are called by thy name, O leave us not : 
though our iniquities testify against us, yet do thou it, for thy 
name's sake ; though our backslidings are many,, and we have 



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sinned against thee. Turn us to thee, O Lord God of hosts, 
and then cause thy face to shine, and we shall _be saved. O 
stir up thy strength, and come and save us. Show us thy 
mercy, Lord, and grant us thy salvation ; yea, let that sal- 
vation be nigh them that fear thee, that glory may dwell in our 
land. Let mercy and truth meet together, righteousness and 
peace kiss each other : let truth spring out of the earth, and 
righteousness look down from heaven : yea, let the Lord give 
that which is good : let righteousness go before him, and set us 
in the way of his steps. 

O let the throne of Christ endure for ever among us, even 
the place of thy sanctuary, that glorious high throne from the 
beginning. Let our candlestick never be removed out of his 
place though we have deserved it should, because we have left 
our first love. Never do to us as thou didst to thy place which 
was in Shiloh, where thou didst set thy name at first. Let us 
never know what a famine of the word means ; nor ever be 
put to wander from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends 
of the earth, to seek the word of God. Let wisdom and know- 
ledge be the stability of our times, and strength of salvation, 
and let the fear of the Lord be our treasure : let the righteous 
flourish among us, and let there be those that shall fear thee in 
our land, as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all 
generations, that there may be abundance of peace, and the 
children which shall be created may praise the Lord. 

Let God himself be a wall of fire round about us, and the 
glory in the midst of us, yea, let his gospel be our glory, and 
upon all that glory let there be a defence. Peace be within 
our borders, and prosperity within our palaces, the prosperity 
both of merchandize and husbandry. Make our officers peace, 
and our exactors righteousness ; let violence never be heard in 
our gates, wasting or destruction in our borders, and let our 
walls be called salvation, and our gates praise : never let our 
land be termed forsaken and desolate, and let the Lord delight 
in us, and let our land be married to him. Let our peace be 
as a river, and in order to that, our righteousness as the waves 
of the sea. Let that righteousness abound among us, which 
exalteth a nation, and deliver us from sin, which is a reproach 
to any people. Let our land yield her increase, and the trees 
their fruit, that we may eat bread and be full, and dwell in our 



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land safely. Abundantly bless our provision, and satisfy our 
poor with bread, that they which have gathered it may eat and 
praise the Lord. Bless our blessings, that all nations may call 
us blessed, and a delightsome land. 

O let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but 
establish thou the just, O thou righteous God that triest the 
hearts and reins. Inspire many to rise up for thee against the 
evil doers, and to stand up for thee against the workers of 
iniquity. Let those that are striving against sin never be weary 
or faint in their minds. Cause the unclean spirit to pass out 
of the land, and turn to the people a pure language, that they 
may call on the name of the Lord. Make us high above all 
nations in praise and in name, and in honour, by making us a 
holy people unto the Lord our God. 

Give us help from trouble, for vain is the help of man ; 
through God let our forces do valiantly ; yea, let God himself 
tread down our enemies ; and give them as dust to our sword, 
and as driven stubble to our bow. Let us be a people saved 
by the Lord, as the shield of our help, and the sword of our 
excellency ; and make our enemies sensible that the Lord 
fighteth for us against them. Those who jeopard their lives 
for us in the high places of the field, teach their hands to war, 
and their fingers to fight, give them the shield of thy salvation ; 
and let thy right hand hold them up, and cover their heads in 
the day of battle. 

5. Counsel our counsellors, and teach our senators wisdom : 
O give them a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of 
counsel and might, a spirit of knowledge, and of the fear of the 
Lord, to make them of quick understanding in the fear of the 
Lord. remove not the speech of the trusty, nor take away 
the understanding of the aged, nor ever let the things that be- 
long to the nation's peace be hid from the eyes of those that 
are intrusted with the nation's counsels. Make it to appear 
that thou standest in the congregation of the mighty, and judg- 
est among the gods, and that when the princes of the people 
are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham, 
the God of Abraham himself is among them : and let the shields 
of the earth belong unto the Lord, that he may be greatly ex- 
alted. Make those that rule over us just, ruling in the fear of 
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for man, but for the Lord, who is with them in the judgment, 
that therefore the fear of the Lord may be upon them. Make 
them able men, and men of truth, fearing God and hating covet- 
ouSness, that judgment may run down hke a river, and right- 
eousness as a mighty stream. Enable our magistrates to de- 
fend the poor and fatherless ; to do justice for the afflicted and 
needy, to deliver the poor and needy, and to rid them out of 
the hand of the wicked, and let rulers never be a terror to good 
works, but to the evil. 

6. Teach thy ministers how they ought to behave them- 
selves in the house of God, which is the church of the living 
God, that they may not preach themselves, but Christ Jesus 
the Lord, and may study to show themselves approved of God, 
workmen that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the 
word of truth. Make them mighty in the scriptures, that from 
thence they may be thoroughly furnished for every good work, 
in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, and sincerity, and 
sound speech, which qannot be condemned. Enable them to 
give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine, to medi- 
tate upon these things, to give themselves to prayer and to the 
ministry of the word, to give themselves wholly to them ; and 
to continue in them that they may both save themselves and 
those that hear them. Let utterance be given to them, that 
they may open their mouths boldly, to make known the mys- 
tery of the gospel, that thereof they may speak as they ought 
to speak, as able ministers of the New Testament, not of the 
letter but of the spirit, and let them obtain mercy of the Lord 
to be faithful. Let the arms of their hands be made strong by 
the hands of the mighty God of Jacob : and let them be full of 
power by the Spirit of the Lord of hosts, to show thy people 
their transgressions, and the house of Jacob their sins. Make 
them sound in the faith, and enable them always to speak the 
things which become sound doctrine, with meekness instruct- 
ing those that oppose themselves ; and let not the servants of 
the Lord strive, but be gentle to all men, apt to teach. Make 
them good examples to the believers, in word, in conversation, 
in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity ; and let them be clean 
that bear the vessels of the Lord, and let holiness to the Lord 
be written upon their foreheads. Lord grant that they may 
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vain, but let the hand of the Lord be with them, that many 
may believe, and turn to the Lord. 

For Seminaries of Learning ; for all conditions of Men, Young, 
and Aged, Rich, Poor, Afflicted, Enemies, Friends. 

1. Let the schools of the prophets be replenished with every 
good gift and every perfect gift from above, from the Father of 
lights. Cast salt into those fountains, and heat the waters 
thereof, that from thence may issue streams, which shall make 
glad the city of our God, the holy place of the tabernacles of 
the most high. 

2. Give grace to all the subjects of this land, that they may, 
under the government God hath set over us, live quiet and 
peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty, dwelling together 
in unity, that the Lord may command a blessing upon us, even 
life for evermore. Let all, of every denomination, that fear 
God, and. work righteousness, be accepted of him ; yea, let 
such as love thy salvation say continually. The Lord be mag- 
nified, that hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servants. 

3. Lord, give to those that are young to remember their 
Creator in the days of their youth, that thereby they may be 
kept from the vanity which childhood and youth are subject 
to, and may be restrained from walking in the way of their 
heart, and in the sight of their eyes, by considering, that for all 
these things God will bring them into judgment. Lord, make 
young people sober-minded, and let the word of God abide in 
them, that they may be strong, and may overcome the wicked 
one. Keep those that are setting out in the world from the 
corruption that is in the world through lust, and give to those 
that have been well educated to hold fast the form of sound 
words, and to continue in the things which they have learned. 

4. There are some that are old disciples of Jesus Christ ; 
Lord give them still to bring forth fruit in old age, to show 
that the Lord is upright ; that he is their Rock, and there is no 
unrighteousnei^s in him. Now the evil days are come, and the 
years of which they say there is no jileasure in them, let thy 
comforts delight their souls. Even to their old age be thou 
he, and to the Tioary hairs do thou carry them thou hast made, 
we beseech thee bear, yea, do thou carry and deliver them. 
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hitherto declared all thy wondrous works, now also when they 
are old and gray-headed leave them not, cast them not off in 
their old age, fail them not when their strength fails. Let 
every hoary head be a crown of glory to those that have it, 
being found in the way of righteousness, and give them to know 
whom they have believed. 

5. Keep, Lord, those that are rich in the world from being 
high minded, and trusting in uncertain riches, and give them to 
trust in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to en- 
joy : that they may do good and be rich in good works, ready 
to distribute, willing to communicate, that they may lay up in 
store for themselves a good security for the time to come. 
Though it is hard for those that are rich to enter the kingdom 
of heaven, yet with thee this is possible. 

6. Lord, make those that are poor in the world rich in faith, 
and heirs of the kingdom, and give to them to receive the gos- 
pel. O that the poor of the flock may wait upon thee, and may 
know the word of the Lord. Many are the troubles of the 
righteous, good Lord deliver them out of them all, and though 
no affliction for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous, 
nevertheless, afterward let it yield the peaceable fruit of right- 
eousness to them that are exercised thereby. 

7. Lord, give us to love our enemies, to bless them that 
curse us, and to pray for them that despitefuUy use us, and per- 
secute us. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they 
do ; and lay not their malice against us to their charge, and 
work in us a disposition to forbear and forgive in love, as thou 
requirest we should when we pray. And grant that our ways 
may so please the Lord, that even our enemies may be at peace 
with us. Let the wolf and the lamb lay down together, and 
let there be none to hurt or destroy in all the holy mountain ; 
let not Ephraim envy Judah, nor Judah vex Ephraim. 

8. And we wish for all those whom we love in truth, that 
they may prosper, and be in health, especially that their souls 
may prosper. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with their 
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Of Addresses to God upon Particular Occasions^ whether 
Domestic or Public. 



FOR THE MORNING. 



Our voice shalt thou now hear in the morning, in the morn- 
ing will we direct our prayer unto thee, and looking up ; for 
our souls wait for thee, Lord, more than they that watch for 
the morning ; yea more than they that watch for the morning ; 
and we will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning, for thou 
hast been our defence. Is it thou, O God, that hast com- 
manded the morning, and caused the day-spring to know its 
place, that it might take hold of the ends of the earth, and it is 
turned as clay to the seal. The day is thine, the night also is 
thine ; thou hast prepared the light and the sun. With the 
light of the morning, let the day-spring from on high visit us, 
to give us the knowledge of salvation, through the tender mer- 
cies of our God. And let the Sun of righteousness arise upon 
our souls with healing under his wing : and our path be as the 
shining light, which shines more and more to the perfect day. 
It is of thy mercy, O Lord, that we are not consumed, even 
because thy compassions fail not, they are new every morning, 
great is thy faithfulness : and if weeping sometimes endures for 
a night, joy comes in the morning. 

We thank thee that we have laid us down, have had where 
to lay our head, and have not been wandering in deserts and 
mountains, in dens and caves of the earth ; and that we have 
slept, and have not been full of tossings to and fro till the 
dawning of the day, that wearisome nights are not appointed to 
us, and we are not saying at our lying down, when shall we arise, 
and the night be gone ? But our bed comforts us, and our 
couch eases our complaints. Thou givest us sleep, as thou 
givest it to thy beloved, and that having laid us down and slept, 
we have waked again, thou hast lightened our eyes, so that we 
have not slept the sleep of death. Thou hast preserved us 
from the pestilence that walketh in darkness, and from the 
malice of the rulers of the darkness of this world, the roaring 
lion that goes about seeking to devour : he that keeps Israel, 
and neither slumbers nor sleeps, has kept us, and so we have 
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But we cannot say with thy servant David, that when we 
awake we are still with thee, or that our eyes have prevented 
the night watches, that we might meditate on thy word ; but 
vain thoughts still lodge within us. O pardon our sins, and 
cause us to hear thy loving kindness this morning, for in thee 
do we trust : cause us to know the way wherein we should 
walk, for we lift up our souls unto thee : teach us to do thy 
will, for thou art our God, thy Spirit is good, lead us into the 
way and land of uprightness. And now let the Lord preserve 
and keep us from all evil this day, yea, let the Lord preserve 
our souls : Lord preserve our going out and coming in : give 
thine angels charge concerning us, to bear us up in their 
hands, and keep us in all our ways. And give us grace to do 
the work of the day in its day, as the duty of the day requires. 

FOR THE EVENING. 

Thou, O God, makest the out-goings of the evening, as well 
as the morning to rejoice ; for thereby thou callest us from our 
work and our labour, and biddest us rest a while. And now 
let our souls return to thee, and repose in thee as our rest, 
because thou hast dealt bountifully with us : so shall our sleep 
be sweet to us. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with 
his benefits, who hath this day preserved our going out and 
coming in ; and now we have received from thee our daily 
bread, we pray, Father, forgive us our trespasses: and we will 
lay us down and sleep ; for thou, Lord, makest us to dwell in 
safety. Make a hedge of protection (we pray thee) about us, 
and about our house, and about all that we have round about. 
Let the angels of God encamp round about us, to deliver us ; 
that we may lay down, and none may make us afraid. Into 
thy hands we commit our spirit ; that in slumberings upon the 
bed, our ears may be opened and instructions sealed ; and let 
the Lord give us counsel, and let our reins instruct us in the 
night season : visit us in the night, and try us, and enable us to 
commune with our own hearts upon our beds. Give us to 
remember thee upon our bed, and to meditate upon thee in the 
night-watches, with the saints that are joyful in glory, and that 
sing aloud upon their beds. 

BEFORE MEAT. 

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endures for ever. The eyes of all things wait on thee ; but 
especially thou givest meat to them that fear thee, being ever 
mindful of thy covenant. Thou art our life, and the length of 
our days, the God that hath fed us all our life long unto this 
day: thou givest us all things richly to enjoy, though v^^e 
serve thee but poorly. Thou hast not only given us every 
green herb, and the fruit of the trees to be to us for meat, but 
every moving thing that liveth, even as the green herb. And 
blessed be God, that now under the gospel we are taught to 
call nothing common or unclean ; and that it is not that which 
goes into the man, that defiles the man, but that every crea- 
ture of God is good, and nothing to be refused ; for God hath 
created it to be received with thanksgiving, of them which 
believe and know the truth. 

We acknowledge we are not worthy of the least crumb that 
falls from the table of thy providence : thou mightest justly 
take away from us the stay of bread, and the stay of water, 
and make us to eat our bread by weight, and to drink our 
w^ater by measure, and with astonishment ; because when we 
have been fed to the full, we have forgotten God our maker. 
But let our sins be pardoned, we pray thee, that our table may 
not become a snare before us, nor that be made a trap, which 
should have been for our w^elfare. We know that every thing 
is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer ; and that man 
lives not by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth 
out of the mouth of God, and therefore, according to our Mas- 
ter's example, we look up to heaven, and pray for a blessing 
upon our food, abundantly bless our provision. Lord, grant 
that we may not feed ourselves without fear, that we may not 
make a god of our belly, that our hearts may never be over- 
charged with surfeiting or drunkenness, but that whether we 
eat or drink, or whatever we do, we may do all to the glory 
of God. 

AFTER MEAT. 

Now we have eaten and are full, we bless thee for the good 
land thou hast given us. Thou preparest a table for us in the 
presence of our enemieSj thou anointest our head, and our cup 
runs over. Thou Lord, art the portion of our inheritance, and 
of our cup, thou maintainest our lot, so that we have reason to 



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say, The lines are fallen to us in pleasant places, and we have 
a goodly heritage. Especially we bless thee for the bread of 
life, which came down from heaven, which was given for the 
life of the w^orld ; Lord, evermore give us that bread ; and 
wisdom to labour less for the meat which perisheth, and more 
for that which endures to everlasting life. 

BEFORE A JOURNEY. 

Lord, keep us in the way that we go, and let no evil thing 
befal us ; let us have a prosperous journey by the will of God, 
and wdth thy favour let us be compassed wherever we go, as 
wdth a shield. Let us walk in our way safely, and let not our 
foot stumble or dash against a stone. Direct our way in every 
thing, and enable us to order all our affairs with discretion, and 
the Lord send us good speed, and show kindness to us. And 
the Lord watch between us, when we are absent the one from 
the other. 



Now give us to remember that to-morrow is the sabbath of 
the Lord, and that it is a high day, holy of the Lord, and hon- 
ourable, and give us grace to sanctify ourselves, that to-morrow 
the Lord may do wonders among us ; and to mind the work of 
our preparation now the sabbath draws on. When thou sawest 
every thing that thou hadst made in six days, behold all was 
very good, but in many things we have all offended. O that 
by repentance and faith in Christ's blood, we may wash not 
only our feet but also our hands and our head, and our heart, 
and so may compass thine altar, Lord. Now give us to rest 
from all our own works, and to leave all our worldly cares at 
the bottom of the hill, while we go up to the mount to worship 
God, and return again to them. 

MORNING OF THE LORD% DAY. 

We bless thee. Lord, who hath showed us light, and that 
the light we see is the Lord's ; that we see one more of the 
days of the Son of man, a day to be spent in thy courts, which 
is better than a thousand elsewhere. We thank thee, Father, 
Lord of heaven and earth, that the things which were hid from 
the wise and prudent are revealed unto us babes, even so, 
Father, because it seemed good in thine eyes : that our eyes 

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see, and our ears hear that which many prophets and kings 
desired to see, desired to hear, and might not ; that hght and 
immortaUty are brought to hght by the gospel. And now, O 
that we may be in the Spirit on the Lord's day ! that we may 
call the sabbath a delight, and may honour the Son of man, 
who is Lord also of the sabbath-day, not doing our own ways, 
or finding our own pleasure, or speaking our own words. 

PUBLIC WORSHIP ON THE LORD's DAY. 

Thou, O God, art greatly to be feared in the assembly of the 
saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about 
thee. O give us grace to worship thee with reverence and 
godly fear, because thou our God art a consuming fire. This 
is that which thou hast said, that thou wilt be sanctified in 
them which come nigh unto thee ; and before all the people 
thou wilt be glorified. Thou art the Lord that sanctifieth us, 
sanctify us by thy truth, that we may sanctify thee in our 
hearts, and make thee our fear and our dread. We come to- 
gether to give glory to the great Jehovah, who in six days 
made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and 
rested the seventh day, and therefore blessed a sabbath-day and 
hallowed it. And our help stands in the name of the Lord 
who made heaven and earth. 

let us be new creatures, thy workmanship, created in 
Christ Jesus unto good works : and let that God, who on the 
first day of the world commanded the light to shine out of 
darkness, on this first day of the week shine in our hearts, to 
give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the 
face of Jesus Christ. We come together to give glory to the 
Lord Jesus Christ, and to sanctify this sabbath to his honour, 
who was the stone that the builders refused, but is now be- 
come the head-stone of the corner. This is the Lord's doing, 
it is marvellous in our eyes : this is the day which the Lord 
has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it : he is the first and 
the last, who was dead, and is alive. 

We come together to give glory to the blessed Spirit of 
grace, and to ceTebrate the memorial of the giving of that pro- 
mise of the Father, in whom the apostles received power on 
the first day of the week, as on that day Christ rose. O that 
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fruit of the Spirit in us may be in all goodness, and righteous- 
ness, and truth. We come together to testify our communion 
with the universal church, that though we are many, yet we 
are one ; that we worship one and the same God, the Father, 
of whom are all things, and we in him, in the name of one 
Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him, 
under the conduct of the same Spirit, one and the self-same 
Spirit, who divideth to every man severally as he will, walking 
by the same rule, looking for the same blessed hope, and the 
glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour. 

lord's supper. 

O LET this cup of blessing, which we bless, be the com- 
munion of the blood of Christ ; let this bread which we break, 
be the communion of the body of Christ, and enable us herein 
to show the Lord's death till he come. Now let us be joined 
to the Lord in an everlasting covenant ; so joined to the Lord, 
as to become one spirit with him. Now let us be made par- 
takers of Christ by holding fast the beginning of our confidence 
steadfast unto the end. Let Christ's flesh be meat indeed to 
us, and his blood drink indeed ; and give us so by faith to eat 
his flesh, and drink his blood, that he may dwell in us, and we 
in him, and we may live by him. Let the cross of Christ, 
which is to the Jews a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks 
foolishness, be to us the wisdom of God, and the power of God. 
Seal to us the remission of sins, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and 
the promise of eternal life, and enable us to take this cup of 
salvation, and to call on the name of the Lord. 

And now. Lord, give us to hold fast that which we have re- 
ceived, that no man take our crown : and keep it always in the 
imaginations of the thoughts of our hearts, and prepare our 
hearts unto thee. Give us grace, as we have received Christ 
Jesus the Lord, so to walk in him, that our conversation may 
be in every thing as becomes his gospel. that we may now 
bear about with us continually the dying of the Lord Jesus, so 
as that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal 
body, that to us to live may be Christ. Thy vows are upon 
us, O God : O that we may be daily performing our vows. 

FOR CHILDREN. 

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parents, and the souls of the children, we present this child a 
living sacrifice, which we desire may be holy and acceptable, 
and that it may be given up and dedicated to the Father, Son 
and Holy Ghost. It is conceived in sin, but there is a fountain 
opened; O wash the soul of this child in that fountain. Thou 
hast encouraged us to bring little children to thee ; for thou 
hast said, that of such is the kingdom of God. Blessed Jesus, 
take up this child in the arms of thy power and grace, put thy 
hands upon it, and bless it ; let it be a vessel of honour sancti- 
fied, and meet for the master's use, and owned as one of thine 
in that day, when thou makest up thy jewels. O pour thy 
Spirit upon our seed, thy blessing upon our offspring, that they 
may spring up as willows by the water courses, and may come 
to subscribe with their own hands unto the Lord, and to sir- 
name themselves by the name of Israel. 

A FUNERAL. 

Lord, give us to find it good for us to go to the house of 
mourning, that we may be minded thereby of the end of all 
men, and may lay it to our heart, and may be so wise as to 
consider our latter end ; for we must also be gathered to our 
people, as our neighbours and brethren are gathered ; and 
though whither those that are dead in Christ are gone, we can- 
not follow them now, yet grant that we may follow them 
afterwards, every one in his own order. We know that thou 
wilt bring us to death, and to the house appointed for all 
living, but let us not see death, till by faith we have seen the 
Lord Christ, and then let us depart in peace, according to thy 
word. And when the earthly house of this tabernacle shall 
be dissolved, let us have a building of God, a house not made 
with hands, eternal in the heavens. And give us to know that 
our Redeemer liveth ; and that though after our skin, worms 
destroy these bodies, yet in our flesh we shall see God, whom 
we shall see for ourselves, and our eyes shall behold, and not 
another. 

MARRIAGE. 

Give to those that marry, to marry in the Lord ; and let the 
Lord Jesus by his grace come to the marriage, and turn the 
water into wine. Make them helps meet tor each other, and 
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them to live in holy love, that they may dwell in God and God 
in them. Let the wife be as a fruitful vine by the side of 
the house, and the husband dwell with the wife as a man of. 
knowledge ; and let them dwell together as joint heirs of the 
grace of life, that their prayers be not hindered, and make us 
all meet for that world, where they neither marry, nor are 
given in marriage. 

ORDAINING MINISTERS. 

Let the things of God be committed to faithful men, who 
may be able also to teach others ; and make them such burn- 
ing and shining lights, as that it may appear it was Christ Jesus 
who put them into the ministry ; and let not hands be sud- 
denly laid on any. Give to those .who are ordained, to take 
heed to the ministry which they have received of the Lord, 
that they fulfil it, and to make full proof of it, by watching in 
all things. Let those who in Christ's name are to preach 
repentance and remission of sins, be endued with power from 
on high ; give them another spirit and make them good minis- 
ters of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the works of faith and 
good doctrine. 

FOR THE PERPLEXED, 

Lord, enable those that fear thee, and obey the voice of thy 
servant, but walk in darkness, and have no light, to trust in the 
name of the Lord, and to stay themselves upon their God : and 
at evening-time let it be light. O strengthen the weak hands, 
confirm the feeble knees, say to them that are of a fearful heart, 
be strong, fear not : answer them with good words, and com- 
fortable words, saying unto them. Be of good cheer, your sins 
are forgiven you : be of good cheer, it is I : be not afraid, I am 
your salvation : and make them to hear the voice of joy and 
gladness, that broken bones may rejoice. 

Let those who now remember God, and are troubled, whose 
spirits are overwhelmed, and whose souls refuse to be com- 
forted, be enabled to trust in thy mercy, so that at length they 
may rejoice in thy salvation ; though thou slay them, yet to 
trust in thee. Though deep calls unto deep, and all thy waves 
and thy billows go over them, yet do thou command thy lov- 
ing kindness for them in the day-time, and in the night let thy 
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though their souls are cast down and disquieted within them, 
give them to hope in God, that they shall yet praise him, and 
let them find him the health of their countenance, and their 
God. O renew a right spirit within them ; cast them not avC'ay 
from thy presence, and take not thy Holy Spirit from them, but 
restore unto them the joy of thy salvation, and uphold them 
with thy free Spirit, that their tongues may sing aloud of thy 
righteousness, and show forth thy salvation. O bring them up 
out of this horrible pit, and this miry clay, and set their feet 
upon a rock, establishing their goings, and put a new song in 
their mouth, even praises to our God : O comfort them again 
now after the time that thou hast afflicted them. Though for 
a small moment thou hast forsaken them, and hid thy face from 
them ; yet gather them, and have mercy on them with everlast- 
ing kindness. O let thy Spirit witness with their spirits, that 
they are the children of God ; and by the blood of Christ, let 
them be purged from an evil conscience. Lord, rebuke the 
tempter, even the accuser of the brethren, the Lord that hath 
chosen Jerusalem rebuke him, and let poor tempted troubled 
souls be as brands plucked out of the burning 

FOR THE CONVICTED. 

Those that are asking the way to Zion, with their faces 
thitherward, that are lamenting after the Lord, and are pricked 
to the heart for sin, O show them the good and the right way, 
and lead them in it. To those that are asking what they shall 
do to inherit eternal life, discover Christ as the way, the truth 
and the life, the only true and living way. O do not quench 
the smoking ilax, nor break the bruised reed, but bring forth 
judgment unto victory. Let the great shepherd of the sheep 
gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and 
gently lead and help them against their unbelief. 

FOR THE SICK. 

Lord, thou hast appointed those that are sick to be prayed 
for, and prayed with, and hast promised that the prayer of 
faith shall save the sick : Lord, help us to pray in faith for the 
sick, and as being ourselves in the body. When our Lord Jesus 
was here upon the earth, we find, that they brought to him all 
sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, 
and he healed all manner of sickness, and all manner of diseases 



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among the people : and he hath still the same power over 
bodily diseases that ever he had ; he saith to them, Go, and 
they go : come, and they come : do this, and they do it ; and 
can speak the word, and they shall be healed. And he is still 
touched with the feeling of our infirmities : in the belief of this, 
we do by prayer bring our friends that are sick, and lay them 
before him. 

Lord, grant that those who are sick, may neither despise the 
chastening of the Lord, nor faint when they are rebuked of 
him ; but that they may both hear the rod, and him that hath 
appointed it, and may kiss the rod, and accept of the punishment 
of their iniquity. Give them to see that affliction cometh not 
forth out of the dust, nor springs out of the ground ; that they 
may therefore seek unto God, to the Lord more than to the 
physicians, because unto God the Lord belong the issues of 
life and death. Lord, show them wherefore thou contendest 
with them, and give them in their affliction to humble them- 
selves greatly before the God of their fathers, and to repent and 
turn from every evil way, and make their ways and their do- 
ings good, and being judged and chastened of the Lord, they 
may not be condemned with the world. By the sickness of 
the body, and the sadness of the countenance, let the heart be 
made better. 

O Lord, rebuke them not in thine anger, neither chasten 
them in thy hot displeasure : have mercy upon them, O Lord, 
for they are weak : Lord, heal them, for their bones are vexed, 
their souls also are sore vexed : return, O Lord, and deliver 
their souls, save them for thy mercy's sake ; and lay no more 
upon them than thou wilt enable them to bear, and enable them 
to bear what thou dost lay upon them. When thou with re- 
bukes dost chasten man for sin, thou makest his beauty to con- 
sume away like a moth ; surely every man is vanity. But 
remove thy stroke, we pray thee, from those that are even 
consumed by the blow of thine hand : O spare a little, that 
they may recover strength before they go hence, and be no 
more. Let the eternal God be their refuge, and underneath 
them be the everlasting arms ; consider their frame, remem- 
ber that they are but dust. O deliver those that are thine in 
the time of trouble, preserve them, and keep them alive : O 
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their bed in their sickness : ^^e merciful to them, and heal their 
souls, for they have sinned. O turn to them, and have mercy 
upon them, bring them out of their distresses, look upon their 
affliction and their pain, but especially forgive all their sin. 
Make thy face to shine upon them, save them for thy mercy's 
sake : the God that comforteth them that are cast down, com- 
fort them ; and let the soul dw^ell at ease in thee, when the 
body lies in pain. 

Lord, set bounds to this sickness, and say, Hitherto shall it 
come, and no further ; let it not prevail to extremity, but in 
measure, when it shooteth forth, do thou debate, and stay thy 
rough wind in the day of thine east wind ; and by this let ini- 
quity be purged, and let this be all the fruit, even the taking 
away of sin. 

Lord, let patience have her perfect work, even unto long- 
suffering, that those who have been long in the furnace, may 
continue hoping, and quietly waiting for the salvation of the 
Lord. Let tribulation work patience, and patience experience, 
and experience a hope that maketh not ashamed, and enable 
them to call even this affliction light, seeing it to w^ork for 
them a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 

Lord, when thou hast tried, let them come forth like gold ; 
let their souls live, and they shall praise thee, let thy judg- 
ments help them ; O deal bountifully with them, that they may 
live and keep thy word. In love to their souls deliver them 
from the pit of corruption, and cast all their sins behind thy 
back. Recover them, and make them to live. Speak the 
word, and they shall be healed : say unto them, Live, yea, 
say unto them, Live, and the time shall be a time of love. 
Father, if it be possible let the cup pass away ; however, not 
as we will, but as thou wilt : the will of the Lord be done. 
Perfect that which concerns them ; thy mercy, O Lord, en- 
durest for ever, forsake not the work of thine own hands, but 
whether they live or die, let them be the Lord's. 

Now the flesh and the heart are failing. Lord, be thou the 
strength of the heart, and an everlasting portion. In the valley 
of the shadow of death. Lord be thou present, as the good 
Shepherd, with a guiding rod, and a supporting staff. O do 
not fail them nor forsake ^hem now. Be a very present help. 
Into thy hands we commit the departing spirit, as into the 



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hands of a faithful Creator, by the hands of him who has re- 
deemed it. Let it be carried by the angels into Abraham's 
bosom. Let it be presented to thee, without spot, or wrinkle, 
or any such thing. Lord Jesus, receive this precious soul, let 
it come to the spirits of just men made perfect ; when it is ab- 
sent from the body, let it be present with the Lord. This day 
let it be with thee in paradise. Now let it be for ever com- 
forted, and perfectly freed from sin ; and prepare us to follow 
after, as there are innumerable before, that we may be together 
for ever with the Lord, there, where there shall be no more 
death, and where all tears shall be wiped away. 

FOR THOSE DEPRIVED OF REASON. 

O LOOK with pity upon those that are put out of possession 
of their own souls, whose judgment is taken away, so that their 
soul chooseth strangling and death, rather than life. O restore 
them to themselves and their right mind. Deliver them from 
doing themselves any harm. And whatever afflictions thou 
layest upon any of us in this world, preserve to us the use of 
our reason, and the peace of our consciences. 

FOR SICK CHILDREN. 

Lord, we see death reigning even over them that have not 
sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression ; but Jesus 
Christ hath abolished death, and admitted even little children 
into the kingdom of God. O let sick children be pitied by 
thee, as they are by their earthly parents. They are come 
forth like flowers, O let them not be cut down again. Turn 
from them, that they may rest till they shall have accomplished 
as a hireling their day. Be gracious to us, and let the children 
live. However, Father, thy will be done. let their spirits 
be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 

for THE BEREAVED. 

Visit the houses of mourning, as our Saviour did, and com- 
fort them, by assuring them, that Christ is the resurrection and 
the life, that their relations which are removed from them, are 
not dead, but sleep ; and that they shall rise again, that they 
may not sorrow as those that have no hope, and enable them 
to trust in the living God, the Rock of ages, and enjoy the 



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fountain of living waters, when creatures prove broken reeds 
and broken cisterns. 

Be a father to the fatherless, and a husband to the widows, 
God in thy holy habitation. With thee let the fatherless 
find mercy, keep them alive, and let the widows trust in thee, 
that they may be widows indeed, who being desolate, trust in 
God, and continue instant in prayer night and day. And where 
father and mother have forsaken, let the Lord take up the chil- 
dren, and not leave them orphans, but come to them. 

FOR WOMEN IN TRAVAIL. 

Lord, thou hast past this sentence upon the woman that was 
first in the transgression, that in sorrow she shall bring forth 
children. But let this handmaid of thine be saved in child- 
bearing, and continue in faith, and charity, and holiness, with 
sobriety. Enable her to cast her burden upon the Lord, and 
let the Lord sustain her ; and what time she is afraid, grant 
that she may trust in thee, and may encourage herself in the 
Lord her God. O let not the root be dried up from beneath, 
nor let the branch be withered or cut off; but let both live be- 
fore thee. Be thou her strong habitation, her rock, and her 
fortress ; give commandment to save her. And when travail 
comes upon her which she cannot escape, be pleased, O lord, 
to deliver her : O Lord, make haste to help -her : be thou thy- 
self her help and deliverer, make no tarrying, O our God. Let 
her be safely delivered, and remember the anguish no more, 
for joy that a child is born into the world, is born unto thee. 



DISOBEDIENT CHILDREN. 

Lord, give to parents the desire of their souls concerning 
their children, which is to see them walking in the truth ; from 
Christ in their souls. give them betimes to know the God 
of their fathers, and to serve him with a perfect heart, and a 
willing mind. Let children of the youth, that are as arrows 
in the land, be directed aright, that those parents may have 
reason to think themselves happy, that have their quiver full 
of them, and they may never be arrows in their hearts. Let 
those foolish children, that are the grief of the father, and the 
heaviness of her that bare them, that mock at their parents, 
and despise to obey them, be brought to repentance ; and let 



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those that have been unprofitable, now at length be made 
profitable. O turn the hearts of the children to their fathers, 
even the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that they may 
be made a ready people prepared for the Lord. O show them 
their work and their transgression, that they exceeded, and 
open thine ear to discipline. 

FOR PRISONERS. 

Those that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being 
bound in affliction and iron, because they rebelled against the 
words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High, 
give them grace to cry unto thee in their trouble, and in a day 
of adversity to consider. In their captivity, give them to be- 
think themselves, to humble themselves, and pray, and seek 
thy face, to repent, saying, We have sinned and have done 
perversely, and to return to thee with all their heart and with 
all their soul ; and bring their souls out of prison, that they 
may praise thy name : Bring them into the glorious liberty of 
the children of God, out of the bondage of corruption. Let the 
Son make them free, and then they shall be free indeed. 
Those that are wrongfully imprisoned, be thou with them as 
thou wast with Joseph in the prison, and show them mercy. 
Hear the poor, and despise not thy prisoners but let their sor- 
rowful sighing come before thee, and according to the great- 
ness of thy power, preserve those that are unjustly appointed 
to die. 

FOR MALEFACTORS. 

LOOK with pity upon those, the number of whose months 
is to be cut off in the midst of their sin : O give them repent- 
ance unto salvation, as thou didst to the thief upon the cross, 
that they may own the justice of God in all that is brought 
upon them, that he has done right, but they have done wick- 
edly. O turn them, and they shall be turned, that being in- 
structed they may smite upon their thigh, and be ashamed, yea, 
even confounded, because they do bear the reproach of their 
own iniquity. O pluck them as brands out of the fire : let 
them be delivered from the wrath to come. Enable them to 
give glory to God by making confession, that they may find 
mercy, and that others may hear and fear, and do no more pre- 



312 CONCLUSION OF PRAYER. 

sumptuously. Lord Jesus remember them, now thou art in 
thy kingdom : O let them not be hurt of the second death ; 
Deliver them from going down to the pit ! Though the flesh 
be destroyed, O let the spirit be saved in the day of the Lord 
Jesus. The God of infinite mercy be merciful to these sinners, 
these sinners against their own souls. 

FOR THOSE AT SEA. 

Let those that go down to the sea in ships, that do business 
in great waters, observe the works of the Lord there, and his 
wonders in the deep : and acknowledge what a great God he 
is, whom the winds and the seas obey ; who hath placed the 
sand for the bound of the seas by a perpetual decree, that it 
cannot pass it, and though the waves thereof toss themselves, 
yet can they not prevail ; though they roar, yet can they not 
pass over. O preserve them through the paths of the seas, 
and in perils by waters, and in perils by robbers. If the 
stormy wind be raised, which lifteth up the waves, so that they 
are at their wit's end, deliver them out of their distresses, make 
a storm a calm, and bring them to their desired haven ; and, 
that those who are delivered, may praise the Lord for his 
goodness and for his wonderful works to the children of men. 



Of the Conclusion of Prayers. 

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our 
Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood 
of the everlasting covenant, make us perfect in every good 
work to do his will, working in us that which is well pleasing 
in his sight, through Christ Jesus. Now the Lord direct our 
hearts into the love of God, and into a patient waiting for 
Christ. And the God of all grace, who hath called us to his 
eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that we have suffered a 
while, make us perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle us. And 
now. Lord, what wait we for } Truly our hope is even in 
thee, and on thee do we depend to be to us a God all-sufficient. 
Do for us exceeding abundantly above what we are able to ask 
or think, according to the power that worketh in us : and sup- 
ply all our needs according to thy riches in glory by Christ 
Jesus. 



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Now the God of Israel grant us the things we have requested 
of him. Let the words of our mouths, and the meditations of 
our hearts be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, our strength and 
our Redeemer. Let thine eyes be open unto the supplication 
of thy servants, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, 
to hearken unto thee in all that they call unto thee for ; for 
they be thy people, and thine inheritance. O our God, let 
thine ears be attent unto the prayers that we have made : O 
turn not away the face of thine anointed ; remember the mer- 
cies of David thy servant ; even Jesus, who is at thy right 
hand making intercession for us. Lord, thou hast assured us, 
that whatever we ask the Father in Christ's name, he will give 
it us : we ask ail these things in that name, that powerful 
name which is above every name, that precious name which is 
as ointment poured forth. O make thy face to shine upon us 
for the Lord's sake, who is the Son of thy love, and whom 
thou hearest always, good Lord, give us to hear him, and be 
well pleased with us in him. 

Lord, we have not prayed as we ought ; who is there that 
does good, and sins not ? Even when we would do good, evil 
is present with us, and if to will be present, yet how to per- 
form that which is good we know not ; for the good that we 
would, we do not, so that thou mightest justly refuse to hear 
even when we make many prayers. But we have a great 
High Priest, who bears the iniquity of the holy things, which 
the children of Israel hallow in all their holy gifts : for his sake 
take away all that iniquity from us, even all the iniquity of our 
holy things, and receive us graciously, and love us freely ; and 
deal not with us after our folly. 

And now let us be enabled to go from strength to strength 
until we appear before God in Zion, and while we pass through 
this valley of Baca, let it be made a well, and let the rain of 
the divine grace and blessing fill the pools. Now speak. Lord, 
for thy servants hear. What saith our Lord unto his servants ? 
Grant that we may not turn away our ear from hearing the 
law ; for then our prayers will be an abomination ; but may 
hearken unto God, that he may hearken unto us. And now, 
the Lord our God be with us, as he was with our fathers ; let 
him not leave us, nor forsake us ; that he may incline ou> 
hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his com- 

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mandments, and his statutes, and his judgments : and let our 
hearts be perfect with the Lord our God all our days, and con- 
tinue so till the end be, that then we may rest, and may stand 
in our lot, and let it be a blessed lot in the end of the days. 

Now blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from everlasting to 
everlasting, Amen and Amen. For ever blessed be the Lord 
God, the God of Israel, who only doth wondrous things, and 
blessed be his glorious name for ever, and let the whole earth 
be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen. Yea, let all the 
peole say, Amen, hallelujah. To God only wise be glory, 
through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Now to God the Fa- 
ther, and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins 
that he might deliver us from the present world, according to 
the will of God and our Father, be glory for ever and ever. 
Amen. To God be glory in the church by Christ Jesus, 
throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Now to the 
King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be hon- 
our and glory for ever and ever. Amen ; to him be honour and 
power everlasting, to him be glory and dominion. Amen. Now 
unto him that is able to keep us from falling, and to present us 
faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 
to the only wise God our Saviour be glory and majesty, do- 
minion and power, now and ever. Amen. Hallelujah, salva- 
tion, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God, 
Amen, hallelujah. And now, we prostrate our souls before the 
throne and worship God, saying. Amen, blessing, and glory and 
wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, 
be unto God for ever and ever, Amen. Blessing, and honour, 
and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, 
and unto the Lamb for ever and ever : and let the whole crea- 
tion say, Amen, Amen. 



A Paraphrase on the Lordh Prayer ^ in Scripture JExpressions. 

OUR FATHER WHICH ART IN HEAVEN. 

O Lord our God, doubtless thou art our Father, though 
Abr-aham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not ; 
thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer, thy name is from 
everlasting : and we will from this time crj^ unto thee. Our 



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Father, thou art the guide of our youth. Have we not all one 
Father, has not one God created us ? Thou art the Father of 
our spirits, to whom we ought to be in subjection, and live. 
Thou art the Father of lights, and the Father of mercies, and 
the God of all consolation : the eternal Father, of whom, and 
through whom, and to whom are all things. Thou art the 
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whose glory was that of the 
only begotten of the Father, who is in his bosom, by him as 
one brought up with him, daily his delight, and rejoicing al- 
ways before him. Thou art in Christ, our Father, and the 
Father of all believers, whom thou hast predestinated to the 
adoption of children, and into whose hearts thou hast sent the 
Spirit of the Son, teaching them to cry Abba, Father. Behold 
what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that 
we should be called the children of God ! That the Lord God 
Almighty should be to us a Father, and we should be to him 
for sons and daughters : and that as many as receive Christ, to 
them thou shoiildest give power to become the sons of God, 
even to them that believe on his name ; which are born, not of 
the will of man, but of God, and his grace. O that we may 
receive the adoption of sons, and that as obedient and genuine 
children we may fashion ourselves according to the example of 
him who hath called us, who is holy ; and may be followers of 
God as dear children, and conformed to the image of his Son, 
who is the first-born among many brethren. Enable us to 
come to thee with humble boldness and confidence, as to a 
Father, a tender Father, who spares us as a man spares his son 
that serves him ; and as having an advocate with the Father, 
who yet has told us, that the Father himself loves us. Thou 
art a Father, but where is thine honour. Lord, give us grace to 
serve thee, as becomes children, with reverence and godly fear. 
Thou art a Father : and if earthly parents, being evil yet know 
how to give good gifts unto their children, how much more 
shall our heavenly Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask 
him. Lord, give us the Spirit of grace and supplication. We 
come to thee as prodigal children, that have gone from our 
Father's house into a far country ; but we will arise and go to 
our Father, for in his house there is bread enough, and to spare, 
and if we continue at a distance from him, we perish with 
hunger. Father, we have sinned against heaven, and before 



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thee, and are no more worthy to be called thy children, make 
us even as thy hired servants. Thou art our Father in heaven, 
and therefore unto thee, O Lord, do we lift our souls. Unto 
thee we lift up our eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens : 
as the eyes of a servant are to the hand of his master, and the 
eyes of a maiden to the hand of her mistress, so do our eyes 
wait upon thee, O Lord our God ; a God whom the heaven of 
heavens cannot contain, and yet whom we may have access to, 
having a High Priest that is passed into the heavens, as our 
forerunner. Thou, O God, dwellest in the high and holy place, 
and holy and reverend is his name. God is in heaven, and we 
are upon earth, therefore should we choose our words to reason 
with him, and yet through a Mediator we have boldness to 
enter into the holiest. Look down, we pray thee, from heaven, 
and behold, from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory, 
and have compassion upon us, and help us. Heaven is the 
firmament of thy power : O hear us from thy holy heaven, 
with the saving strength of thy right hand ; send us help from 
thy sanctuary, and strengthen us out of Zion. And, that 
since heaven is our Father's house, we may have our conver- 
sation there, and may seek the things that are above. 

HALLOWED BE THY NAME. 

And now what is our petition, and what is our request ? 
What would we that thou shouldest do for us ? This is our 
heart's desire and prayer in the first place. Father, in heaven 
let thy name be sanctified. We pray that thou may be glori- 
fied as a holy God. We desire to exalt the Lord our God, to 
worship at his footstool at his holy hill, and to praise his great 
and terrible name, for it is hoty, for the Lord our God is holy. 
Thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. 
Lord, enable us to glorify thy holy name for evermore, by 
praising thee with all our hearts, and by bringing forth much 
fruit, for herein is our heavenly Father glorified. that we 
may be to our God for a name, and for a praise, and for a 
glory, that being called out of darkness into his marvellous 
light, to be to him a peculiar people, we may show forth the 
praises of him that hath called us. Enable us, as we have 
received the gift, so to minister the same, as good stewards of 
the manifold grace of God that God in all things may be glori- 



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fied through Jesus Christ : and if we suffer, enable us to suffer 
as Christians, and to glorify God therein : for this is our earn- 
est expectation and hope, that always Jesus Christ may be 
magnified in our bodies, in life and death. Lord, enable others 
to glorify thee, even the strong people to glorify thee, and the 
city of the terrible nations to fear thee. Let them glorify the 
Lord in the fires, even the Lord God of Israel in the Isles of 
the sea. O let all nations, whom thou hast made, come and 
worship before thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name : for thou 
art great, and dost wondrous things, thou art God alone. O 
let the Gentiles glorify God for his mercy, and lot them rejoice 
with his people. O let thy name be great among the Gentiles, 
and let all the ends of the world remember and turn to the 
Lord, and all kindreds of the nations worship before thee ; and 
let them declare thy righteousness to a people that shall be 
born. Lord, do thou thyself dispose of all things to thy own 
glory, both as King of nations, and King of saints ; do all 
according to the counsel of thy own will, that thou mayest 
magnify thyself, and sanctify thyself, and mayest be known in 
the eyes of many nations, that thou art the Lord. O sanctify 
thy great name, which has been profaned among the heathen, 
and let them know that thou art the Lord, when thou shalt be 
sanctified in them. Father glorify thine own name : thou hast 
glorified it, glorify it yet again ; Father, glorify thy Son, that 
thy Son also may glorify thee. O give him a name above 
every name, and in all places, in all things let him have the 
pre-eminence. Lord, what wilt thou do for th}'- great name } 
Pour out of thy Spirit upon all flesh ; and let the word of 
Christ dwell richly in the hearts of all. Be thou exalted, O 
Lord, among the heathen, be thou exalted in the earth : be 
thou exalted, O Lord, above the heavens, let thy glory be' 
above all the earth : be thou exalted, O Lord, in thine own 
strength, so will we sing and praise thy power. Do great 
things with thy glorious and everlasting arm, to make unto 
thyself a glorious and everlasting name. O let thy name be 
magnified for ever ; the Lord of hosts is the God of Israel, 
even a God to Israel. 

THY KINGDOM COME. 

In order to the sanctifying and glorifying of thy holy name, 



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Father in heaven let thy kingdom come, for thine is the king- 
dom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all. Thou 
rulest by thy power for ever, thine eyes behold the nations. 
O let not the rebellious exalt themselves, but through the 
greatness of thy power, let thine enemies submit themselves 
unto thee. O make it to appear that the kingdom is thine, 
and that thou art the governor among the nations, so evident 
that they may say among the heathen. The Lord reigneth ; that 
all men may fear, and may declare the works of God, and may 
say. Verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth. Make all 
the kings of the earth to know the heavens do rule, even that 
the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to 
whomsoever he will, and to praise, and to extol, and honour, the 
King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judg- 
ment, and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. let 
the kingdom of thy grace come more and more in the world, 
that kingdom of God which cometh not with observation, that 
kingdom of God which is within men. Let it be like leaven 
in the world, diffusing its relish, till the whole be leavened; 
and like a grain of mustard-seed, which though it be the least 
of all seeds, yet when it is grown is the greatest among herbs. 
Let the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of the 
Lord, and of his Christ; take unto thyself thy great power, 
and reign, though the nations be angr}^ Set up thy throne 
where Satan's seat is ; let every thought be brought into obe- 
dience to thee, and let the law of thy kingdom be magnified 
and honourable. Let that kingdom of God, which is not in 
word, but in power, be set up in all the churches of Christ. 
Send forth the rod of thy strength out of thy Zion, and rule by 
the beauty of holiness. Where the strong man armed hath 
long kept his palace, and his goods are in peace, let Christ who 
is stronger than he come upon him, and take from him all his 
armour wherein be trusted, and divide the spoil. Let the 
kingdom of thy grace come more and more in our land, and the 
places where we hve. There let the word of God have free 
course, and be glorified, and let not the kingdom of God be 
taken from us, as we have deserved it should, and given to a 
nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. Let the kingdom of 
thy grace come unto our hearts, that they may be the temples 
of the Holy Ghost. Let no iniquity have dominion over us. 



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Overturn, overturn, overturn the povi^er of corruption there, 
and let him come whose right our hearts are, and reign in 
them; make us willing, more and more willing in the day of 
thy power. Rule in us by the power of truth, that being of 
the truth, we may always hear Christ's voice, and may not only 
call him Lord, Lord, but do the things that he saith. And let 
the love of Christ command us, and constrain us, and his fear 
be before our eyes, that we sin not. O let the kingdom of thy 
glory be hastened, we believe it will come, we look for the 
Saviour, the Lord Jesus, to come in the clouds of heaven with 
power and great glory ; we hope that he shall appear to our 
joy; we love his appearing ; we are looking for, and hasting to 
the coming of the day of God, make us ready for it, that we 
may then lift up our heads with joy, knowing that our redemp- 
tion draws nigh. Blessed Jesus, be with thy ministers and 
people always, even unto the end of the world. And then 
(as thou hast said) surely I come quickly; even so come, 
Lord Jesus come quickly. 

THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. 

As an evidence that thy kingdom comes, and in order to the 
sanctifying of thy name, Father in heaven let thy holy will be 
done. We know, Lord, that whatsoever thou pleasest, that 
thou dost in heaven and in earth, in the sea, and in all deep 
places : thy counsel shall stand, and thou wilt do all thy 
pleasure : even so be it, holy Father, not our will, but thine be 
done. As thou hast thought, so let it come to pass ; and as 
thou hast purposed, let it stand. Do all according to the 
counsel of thine own will. Make even those to serve thy pur- 
poses that have not known thee, and that mean not so, neither 
doth their heart think so. Father, let thy will be done con- 
cerning us and ours : behold, here we are : it is the Lord, let 
him do to us as seemeth good unto him ; tlje will of the Lord 
be done. O give us to submit to thy will in conformity to the 
example of the Lord Jesus, who said, not as I will, but as thou 
wilt ; and to say. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken 
away, blessed be the name of the Lord. Shall we receive 
good at the hand of the Lord ; and shall we not receive evil 
also. Father, let the scriptures be fulfilled ; the scriptures of 
the prophets, which cannot be broken. Though heaven and 



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earth pass away, let not one jot or tittle of thy word pass away. 
Do what is written in the scriptures of truth : and let it appear 
that for ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. Lord, 
give grace to each of us to know and do the will of our Father 
which is in heaven. This is the will of God, even our sancti- 
fication. Now the God of peace sanctify us wholly. O let us 
be jfilled with the knowledge of thy will in all wisdom and 
spiritual understanding, and nriake us perfect in every good 
work to do thy will. O let the time past of our life suffice us 
to have wrought the will of the flesh, and to have walked ac- 
cording to the course of this world ; and from henceforth grant 
that it may be always our meat and drink to do the will of our 
Father, and to finish his work ; not to do our own will, but his 
that sent us, that we may be of those that shall enter into the 
kingdom of heaven, and not those that shall be beaten with 
many tripes. Lord, give grace to others also to know and do 
thy will ; to prove what is the good and acceptable, and perfect 
will of God, not to be unwise, but understanding what the will 
of the Lord is, and then give them to stand perfect and complete 
in all the will of God ; and let us all serve our generations ac- 
cording to that will. We rejoice that thy will is done in hea- 
ven : that the holy angels do thy commandments, and always 
hearken to the voice of thy word ; that they alway behold the 
face of our Father. And we lament it, that thy will is so little 
done on earth, so many of the children of men being led captive 
by Satan at his will. O that this earth may be made more 
like to heaven ! and saints more like the holy angels ! and that 
we who hope to be shortly as the angels of God in heaven, 
may now, like them, not rest from praising him ; may now, like 
them, resist and withstand Satan ; may be as a flame of fire, 
and fly swiftly, and may go straight forward whithersoever the 
Spirit goes, may minister for the good of others, and thus may 
come into communion with the innumerable company of angels. 

GIVE us THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. 

Thou, O God, who hast appointed us to seek first the king- 
dom of God, and the righteousness thereof, hast promised that 
if we do so, other things shall be added unto us : and therefore 
having prayed for the sanctifying of thy name, the coming of 
thy kingdom, and the doing of thy will, we next pray, Father 



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in heaven, give us this day, give us day by day our daily bread. 
Remove far from us vanity and lies : give us neither poverty 
nor riches ; feed us with food convenient for us, lest we be full 
and deny thee, and say, w^ho is the Lord ? Or lest we be poor 
and steal and take the name of our God in vain. Lord we ask 
not for dainties, for" they are deceitful meat ; nor do we pray 
that we may fare sumptuously every day, for we would not in 
our life-time receive our good things ; but we pray for that 
bread which is necessary to strengthen man's heart. We de- 
sire not to eat the bread of deceit, nor to drink any stolen wa- 
ters, nor would we eat the bread of idleness, but that if it be 
thy will, we may eat the labour of our hands ; that with quiet- 
ness we may work, and eat our own bread ; and having food 
and raiment, give us therewith to be content, and to say, we 
have all, and abound. Bless, Lord, our substance, and accept 
the work of our hands ; and give us wherewithal to provide for 
our own, even for those of our own house, and to leave an in- 
heritance, as far as is just, to our children's children. Let the 
beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, prosper thou the work 
of our hands upon us, yea the work of our hands, establish thou 
it. Bless, Lord, our land with the precious things of the earth, 
and the fulness thereof; but above all, let us have the good- 
will of him that dwelt in the bush, even the blessing that was 
upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the head of 
him that was separated from his brethren. But if the fig-tree 
should not blossom, and there should be no fruit in the vine ; if 
the labour of the olive should fail, and the field should yield no 
meat ; if the flocks should be cut ofi" from the fold, and there 
should be no herd in the stall, yet let us have grace to rejoice 
in the Lord, and to joy in the God of our salvation. Father, 
we ask not for bread for a great while to come, but that we 
may have this day our daily bread; for we would learn, and 
the Lord teach us, not to take thought for .the morrow, what 
we shall eat, or what we shall drink, or wherewithal we shall 
be clothed, but we cast the care upon thee, our heavenly Father 
who knowest that we have need of all these things ; who feed- 
est the fowls of the air, though they sow not, neither do they 
reap, and wilt much more feed us, who are of more value than 
many sparrows. Nor do we pray for daily bread for ourselves 
only, but for others also. O satisfy thy poor with bread : let 



322 lord's prayer. 



all that walk righteousl}^, and speak uprightly, dwell on high : 
let the place of their defence be the munition of rocks, let 
bread be given to them, and let their waters be sure. 

AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS. 

Lord, as duly as we pray every day for our daily bread, we 
pray for forgiveness of our sins : for we are all guilty before 
God, have all sinned, and have come short of the glory of God. 
In many things we all offend every day : who can tell how oft 
he offends ? If thou shouldest mark iniquities, Lord, who 
shall stand ? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou 
mayest be feared. God be merciful to us sinners. The scrip- 
ture has concluded us all under sin : we have done such things 
as are worthy of death. Things for which the wrath of God 
comes upon the children of disobedience. Our debt is more 
than ten thousand talents. It is a great debt ; and we have 
nothing to pay ; so far are we from being able to say, have 
patience with us, and we will pay thee all. Justly therefore 
might our adversary deliver us to the judge, and the judge to 
the officer, to be cast into prison, the prison of hell, till we 
should pay the last farthing. But, blessed be God, there is a 
way found out of agreeing with our adversary ; for if man sin, 
we have an advocate with the Father, even Jesus Christ the 
righteous, and is the propitiation for our sins. For his sake, 
we pray thee, blot out all our transgressions, and enter not 
into judgment with us. He is our surety, who restored that 
which he took not away, that blessed days-man, who hath laid 
his hand upon us both, through him let us be reconciled unto 
God, and let the hand-writing which was against us, which 
was contrary to us, be blotted out, and taken out of the way, 
being nailed to the cross of Christ, that we may be quickened 
together with Christ, having all our trespasses forgiven us. Be 
thou merciful to our righteousnesses, and our sins and our 
iniquities do thou remember no more. And give us, we pray 
thee, to receive the atonement, to know that our sins are for- 
given us: speak peace to us, and make us hear joy and glad- 
ness. Let the blood of Christ thy Son cleanse us from all sin, 
and purge our consciences from dead works, to serve the living 
God. And as an evidence that thou hast forgiven our sins, we 
pray thee give us grace to forgive our enemies, to love them 



lord's prayer. 323 



that hate us, and bless them that curse us ; for we acknowledge, 
that if we forgive not men their trespasses, neither will our 
Father forgive our trespasses. And therefore we forgive, Lord, 
we desire heartily to forgive, if we have a quarrel against any, 
even as Christ forgives us. Far be it from us to say that we 
will recompense evil, or that we should avenge ourselves. But 
we pray that all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, 
and evil speaking may be put away from us, with all malice ; 
and that we may be kind one to another, and tender-hearted, 
forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake, we hope, 
hath forgiven us. O make us merciful as our Father which is 
in heaven is merciful, who hath promised that with the merci- 
ful he will show himself merciful. 

AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US 
FROM EVIL. 

And, Lord, forasmuch as there is in us a bent to backslide 
from thee, so that when our sins are forgiven, we are ready to 
return again to folly, we pray, that thou wilt not only forgive 
us our debts, but take care of us, that we may not offend any 
more. Lord, lead us not into temptation. We know that no 
man can say when he is tempted of God, for God tempteth not 
any man, but we know that God is able to make all grace 
abound towards us, and to keep us from falling, and present us 
faultless. We therefore pray, that thou wilt never give us up 
to our own heart's lust, to walk in their own counsels, but re- 
strain Satan that roaring lion, that goes about seeking whom he 
may devour ; and grant that we may not be ignorant of his 
devices. O let not Satan have us, to sift us as wheat ; or, 
however, let not our faith fail. Let not the messengers of 
Satan be permitted to buffet us ; but if they be, let thy grace 
be sufficient for us, that where we are weak, there we may be 
strong, and may be more than conquerors through him that 
loved us. And the God of peace tread Satan under our feet, 
and do it shortly. And since we wrestle not against flesh and 
blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of 
the darkness of this world, let us be strong in the Lord, and in 
the power of his might. Lord, grant that we may enter into 
temptation, but having prayed, may set a watch, and let thy 
wise and good providence so order all our affairs, and all events 



324 lord's prayer. 



that are concerning us, that no temptation may take us, but 
such as is common to men, and that we may never be tempted 
above what we are able to discern, resist, and overcome, 
through the grace of God. Lord, do not lay any stumbling- 
block before us, that we should fall upon them and perish. 
Let nothing be an occasion of falling to us, but give us that 
great peace whch they have that love thy law, M^hom nothing 
shall offend. And lead us, w^e pray thee, into all truth ; lead 
us in thy truth, and teach us, for thou art the God of our salva- 
tion. Show us thy ways, God, and teach us thy paths, the 
paths of righteousness ; O lead us in those paths for thy name 
sake, that so we may be led beside the still waters. And de- 
liver us, we pray thee, from the evil one; keep us that the 
wicked one touch us not, that he sow not his tares in the field 
of our hearts, that we be not ensnared by the wiles, or wound- 
ed by his fiery darts, let the word of God abide in us, that we 
may be strong, and may overcome the wicked one. Deliver 
us from every evil thing, we pray, that we may do no evil : 
deliver us from every evil work, save us from our sins, redeem 
us from all iniquity, especially the sin that doth most easily 
beset us : hide pride from us ; remove from us the way of lying ; 
let us not eat of sinners' dainties ; incline our hearts to thy 
testimonies, and not to covetousness ; and keep us that we never 
speak unadvisedly with our lips : but especially keep back thy 
servants from presumptuous sins, let them not have dominion 
over us. Preserve us, we pray thee, that no evil thing may 
befal us, and keep us from evil, that it may not hurt us. O 
thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust 
in thee, from those that rise up against them, show us thy mar- 
vellous loving-kindness, and keep us as the apple of thine eye, 
hide us under the shadow of thy wings. Keep that which we 
commit unto thee. Thou that hast delivered doth deliver, and 
we trust and pray that thou wilt yet deliver, wilt deliver us 
from all our fears. O make us to dwell safely, and grant that 
we may be quiet from the fear of evil. And bring us safe at 
last to thy holy mountain, where there is no pricking briar, or 
grieving thorn, nothing to hurt or destroy. 



325 



FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM ; THE POWER, AND THE GLORY, 
FOR EVER. AMEN. 

Father in heaven, let thy kingdom come, for thine is the 
kingdom, thou art God in heaven, and rulest over all the king- 
doms of the heaven : let thy will be done, for thine is the 
power, and there is nothing too hard for thee : let thy name be 
sanctified, for thine is the glory, and thou hast set thy glory 
above the heavens. Father in heaven, supply our wants, par- 
don our sins, and preserve us from evil, for thine is the king- 
dom, the power, and the glory, and thou art Lord over all, who 
art rich to all that call upon thee : none can forgive sins but 
thou only; let thy power be great in pardoning our sins. And 
since it is the glory of God to pardon sin, and to help the help- 
less, help us, O God of our salvation ; for the glory of thy name 
deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. We 
desire in all our prayers to praise thee, for thou art great, and 
greatly to be praised. We praise thy kingdom, for it is an 
everlasting kingdom, and endures throughout all generations, 
and the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre : thou lovest 
righteousness, and hatest wickedness : to thee belongeth mercy, 
and thou renderest to every man according to his works. W^e 
praise thy power, for thou hast a mighty arm, strong is thy 
hand, and high is thy right hand, and yet judgment and justice 
are the habitation of thy throne, mercy and truth shall go before 
thy face. We praise thy glory, for the glory of the Lord shall 
endure for ever. Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to 
the Holy Ghost : as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever 
shall be. O let God be praised in his santuary, and praised in 
the firmament of his power, let him be praised for his mighty 
acts, and praised according to his excellent "greatness . Let 
every thing that hath breath, praise the Lord. Hallelujah. 
And forasmuch as we know that he heareth us, and whatsoever 
we ask according to his will, in faith, we have the petitions 
that we desired of him, we will triumph in his praise. Now 
know we that the Lord heareth his anointed, and for his sake 
will hear us from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of 
his right hand ; and therefore in token not only of our desire, 
but of our assurance to be heard in Christ's name, we say, 
Amen, Amen. 



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NOTE. 

In order to save space, reference is often made but to a single verse, although the 
matter referred to may be contained in several verses in connexion with it j 
therefore, let reference be made to the context. 



ADO. 



No. 1. ACCESS TO GOD. 

Is of God. Psa. 65:4. 

Is by Christ, Jno. 10 : 7, 9. Jno. 14 : 6. Rom. 

5:2. Eph. 2 : 13. Eph. 3 : 12. Heb. 7 : 

19 : 25. Heb. 10 : 19. 1 Pet. 3 : 18. 
Is by the Holy Ghost. Eph. 2 : 18. 
Obtained through faith. Acts 14 : 27. Rom. 

5 : 2. Eph. 3 : 12. Heb. 11 : 6. 
Follows upon reconciliation to God. Col. 

1 :21, 22. 
In prayer. Deu. 4 : 7. Mat. 6:6. 1 Pet. 1 : 

17. (See Prayer) 
In his Temple. Psa. 15 : 1. Psa. 27 : 4. Psa. 

43 : 3. Psa 65 : 4. 
To obtain mercy and grace. Heb. 4 : 16. 
A privilege of saints. Deu. 4 : 7. Psa. 15th. 

Psa. 23 : 6. Psa. 24 : 3, 4. 
Saints have, with confidence. Eph. 3 : 12. 

Heb. 4 : 16. Heb. 10 : 19, 22. 
Vouchsafed to repenting sinners. Hos. 14 : 2. 

Joel 2 : 12. (See Repentance) 
Saints earnestly seek. Psa. 27 : 4. Psa. 42 : 

1,2. Psa. 43:3. Psa. 84 : 1, 2. 
The wicked commanded to seek. Isa. 65 : 6. 

Jas. 4 : 8. 
Urge others to seek. Isa 2> 3. Jer. 31 : 6. 
Promises connected with. Psa. 145 : 18. Isa. 

65 : 3. Mat. 6 : 6. Jas. 4 : 8. 



Blessedness of. Psa. 16 : 11. Psa. 65 : 4. Psa. 

73 : 28. 
Typified. Lev. 16 : 12—15, with Heb. 10 : 

19—22. 
Exemplified. Moses, Exo. 24 : 2. Exo. 34 : 

4-7. 

No. 2. ADOPTION. 

Explained. 2 Cor. 6 : 18. 

Is according to promise. Rom. 9 : 8. Gal. 

3 : 29. 

Is by faith. Gal. 3 : 7, 26. 

Is of God's grace. Eze. 16 : 3 — 6. Rom. 

4 : 16, 17, Eph. 1 : 5, 6, 11. 

Is through Christ. Jno. 1 : 12. Gal. 4:4,6. 

Eph. 1 : 6. Heb. 2 : 10, 13. 
Saints predestinated unto. Rom. 8 : 29. Eph. 

1 :5, 11. 
Of Gentiles, predicted. Hos. 2 : 23. Rom. 

9 : 24—26. Eph. 3 : 6. 
The adopted are gatliered together in one by 

Christ. Jno. 11 : 52. 
New birth connected with. Jno. 1 : 12, 13. 
The Holy Spirit is a Witness of. Rom. 

8 : 16. 
Being led by the Spirit is an evidence of 

Rom. 8 : 14, 
Saints receive the Spirit of. Rom. 8 : 15. 

Gal. 4 : 6^ 
A privilege of saints. Jno. 1 : 12. 1 Jno. 3 : 1. 



AFF. 

Saints become brethren of Christ by. Jno. 

20 : 17. Heb. 2 : 11, 12. 
Saints wait for the final consummation of 

Rom. 8 : 19, 23. 1 Jno. 3 : 2. 
Subjects saints to the fatherly discipline of 

God. Deu. 8:5. 2 Sam. 7 : 14. Pro. 3 : 

11, 12. Heb. 12 : 5—11. 
God is long-suflering and merciful towards 

the partakers of Jer. 31 : 1, 9, 20. 
Should lead to holiness. 2 Cor. 6 : 17, 18, 

with 2 Cor. 7 : 1. Phi. 2:15. 1 Jno. 3 : 2, 3. 
Should Produce 

Likeness to God. Mat 5 : 44, 45, 48. 
Eph. 5:1. 

Child-like confidence in God. Mat. 6 : 
25—34. 

A desire for God's glory. Mat. 5 : 16. 

A spirit of prayer. Mat. 7 : 7—11. 

A love of peace. Mat. 6 : 9. 

A forgiving spirit. Mat. 6 : 14. 

A merciful spirit. Luke 6 : 35, 36. 

An avoidance of ostentation. Mat. 6 : 
1—4, 6, 18. 
Safety of those who receive. Pro. 14 : 26. 
Confers a new name. Num. 6 : 27. Isa. 62 : 

2. Acts 15 : 17. (See Titles of Saints) 
Entitles to an inheritance. Mat. 13 : 43. 

Rom. 8 : 17. Gal. 3 : 29. Gal. 4 : 7. Eph. 3 : 6. 
Is to be pleaded in prayer. Isa. 63 ; 16. Mat, 

6 :9. 
Illustrated. Joseph's sons, Gen. 48 : 5, 14, 

16, 22. Moses, Exo. 2 : 10. Esther, Est. 

2 :7. 
Typified. Israel, Exo. 4 : 22. Hos. 11 :1. 

Rom. 9 : 4. 
Exemplified. Solomon, 1 Chr. 28 : 6. 

No. 3. AFFECTIONS, THE. 

Should be supremely set upon God. Deu. 

6 : 5. Mar, 12 : 30. 
Should be set 

Upon the Commandments of God. Psa. 
19 : 8—10. Psa. 119 : 20, 97, 103, 167. 

Upon the house and worship of God. 1 Chr. 
29 : 3. Psa. 26 : 8. Psa. 27 : 4. Psa. 
84 : 1, 2. 

Upon the people of God. Psa. 16 : 3. 
Rom. 12 : 10. 2 Cor. 7 : 13—15. 1 The. 
2 :8. 

Upon heavenly things. Col. 3:1,2. 
Should be zealously engaged for God. Psa. 

69:9. Psa. 119:139. Gal. 4 : 18. 
Christ claims the first place in. Mat. 10 : 37. 

Luke 14 : 26. 
Enkindled by communion with Christ. Luke 

24:32. 
Blessedness of making God the object of 

Psa. 91 : 14. 
Should not grow cold. Psa. 106 : 12, 13. 

Mat. 24 : 12. Gal. 4:15. Rev. 2 : 4. 
Of saints, supremely set on God. Psa. 42 : 

1. Psa. 73: 2.5. Psa. 119 : 10. 
Of the wicked, not sincerely set on God. Isa 

68:1,2. Eze. 33 :81, 32. Luke 8 : 13. 
Carnal affections should be mortified. Rom. 



! AFF. 

8 : 13. Rom. 13 : 14. 1 Cor. 9 : 27. CoL 

3:5. 1 The. 4:5. 
Carnal affections crucified in saints. Rom. 

6 : 6. Gal. 5 : 24. 
False teachers seek to captivate. Gal. 1 : 10. 

Gal. 4 : 17. 2 Tim. 3 : 6. 2 Pet. 2 : 3, 18. 

Rev. 2 : 14, 20. 
Of the wicked, are unnatural and per- 
verted. Rom. 1 : 31. 2 Tim. 3:3. 2 Pet. 

2 : 10. 

No. 4. AFFLLICTIONS. 

God appoints. 2 Kin. 6 : 33. Job 5 : 6, 18. 

Psa. 66 : 11. Amos 3 : 6. Mic. 6 : 9. 
God dispenses, as He will. Job 11 : 10. Isa. 

10 : 15. Isa, 45 : 7. 
God regulates the measure of. Psa. 80 : 5. 

Isa. 9:1. Jer. 46 : 28. 
God determines the continuance of. Gen. 

15 : 13, 14. Num. 14 : 33. Isa. 10 : 25. Jer. 

29 : 10. 
God does not willingly send. Lam. 3 : 33. 
Man is born to. Job 5:6,7. Job 14 : 1. 
Saints appointed to. 1 The. 3 : 3. 
Consequent upon the fall. Gen. 3 : 16 — 19. 
Sin produces. Job 4 : 8. Job 20 : 11. Pro. 

1 :31. 
Sin visited with. 2 Sam, 12 : 14. Psa. 89 : 

30—32. Isa. 57 : 17. Acts 13 : 10, 11. 
Often severe. Job 16 : 7—16. Psa. 42 : 7. 

Psa. 66 : 12. Jon. 2 : 3. Rev. 7 : 14. 
Always less than we deserve. Ezr 9 : 13. 

Psa. 103 : 10. 
Frequently terminate in good. Gen, 50 : 20. 

Exo. 1 : 11, 12. Deu. 8 : 15 : 16. Jer. 24 : 

5, 6. Eze. 20 : 37. 
Tempered with mercy. Psa. 78 : 38, 39. Psa. 

106 : 43—46. Isa. 30 : 18—21. Lam. 3 : 32, 

Mic. 7 : 7—9. Nah. 1 : 12. 
Saints are to expect. Jno. 16:33. Acts 14: 22. 
Of saints, are comparatively light. Acts 20 : 

23, 24. Rom. 8 : 18. 2 Cor. 4 : 17. 
Of Saints, are but temporary. Psa. 30 : 5. 

Psa. 103 : 9. Isa. 54 : 7, 8. Jno. 16 : 20. 

1 Pet. 1:6. 1 Pet. 5 : 10. 
Saints have joy under. Job 5 : 17. Jas. 6 : 11. 
Of saints, end in joy and blessedness. Psa. 

126 : 5, 6. Isa. 61 : 2, 3. Mat. 5:4. 1 Pet. 

4 : 13, 14. 
Often arise from the profession of the gos- 
pel. Mat. 24:9. Jno. 15 : 21. 2 Tim. 3 : 

11, 12. 
Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God. 

Deu. 8 : 6. Psa. 119 : 75. Pro. 3 : 12. 

1 Cor. 11:32. Heb. 12 : 6, 7. Rev. 3 : 19. 

No. 5. AFFLICTED, SAINTS. 

God is with. Psa. 46 : 6, 7. Isa. 43 : 2. 
God is a refuge and strength to. Psa. 27 : 

5, 6. Isa. 26 : 4. Jer. 16 : 19. Nah. 1 : 7. 
God comforts. Isa. 49 : 13. Jer. 31 : 13. Mat. 

5:4. 2 Cor. 1 : 4, 6. 2 Cor. 7 : 6. 
God preserves. .'T'sa. 34 : 20. 
God delivers. Psa. 34 : 4, 19. Pro. 12, 13. 

Jer. 39 : 17, 18. 



AFF. 

Christ is with. Jno. 14 : 18. 

Christ supports. 2 Tim. 4 : 17. Heb. 2 : 18. 

Christ comforts. Isa. 61 : 2. Matt. 11 : 28— 

30. Luke 7 : 13. Jno. 14 : 1. Jno. 16 : 33. 
Christ preserves. Isa. 63 : 9. Luke 21 : 18, 
Christ delivers. Rev. 3 : 10. 
Should praise God. Psa. 13 : 5, 6. Psa. 66 : 

8—10. Psa. 57 : 6, 7. Psa. 71 : 20—23. 
Should imitate Christ. Heb. 12 : 1—3. 1 Pet. 

2 : 21—23. 
Should imitate the prophets. Jas. 5 ; 10. 
Should be patient. Luke 21 : 19. Rom. 12 ; 

12. 2 The. 1 : 4. Jas. 1:4. 1 Pet. 2 : 20. 
Should be resigned. 1 Sam. 3 : IS. 2 Kin 

20 : 19. Job i : 21. Psa. 39 : 9. 

Should not despise chastening. Job 5 : 17, 

Pro. 3 : 11. Heb. 12 : 5. 
Should acknowledge the justice of their 

chastisements. Neh. 9 : 33. Job 2 : 10, 

Isa. 64 : 6—7. Lam. 3 : 39. Mic. 7 : 9. 
Should avoid sin. Job 34 : 31, 32. Jno. 6 : 14. 
Should trust in the goodness of God. Job 

13 : 15. Psa. 71 : 20. 2 Cor. 1 : 9. 
Should turn and devote themselves to Goi 

Psa. 116 : 7—9. Jer. 50 : 3, 4. Hos. 6 : 1 
Should keep the pious resolutions made dur- 
ing affliction. Psa. 66 : 13—15. 
Should be frequent in prayer. Psa. 50 : 15. 

Psa. 56 : 16, 17. (See Affliction, Prayer 

under.) 
Should take encouragement from former 

mercies. Psa. 27 : 9. 2 Cor. 1 : 10. 
Examples of afflicted saints. Joseph, Gen 

39 : 20—23. Psa. 105 : 17—19. Moses, Heb. 

11 : 25. Eli, 1 Sam. 3 : 18. Nehemiah, Neh. 
1 : 4. Job, Job 1 : 20—22. David, 2 Sam, 

12 : 15—23. Paul, Acts 20 : 22—24. Acts 

21 : 13. Apostles, 1 Cor. 4 : 13. 2 Cor. 6 
4—10. 

No. 6. AFFLICTION, PRArER 

UNDER. 

Exhortation to. Jas. 5:13. 

That God would consider our trouble. 2 Kin. 

19 : 16. Neh. 9 : 32. Psa. 9 : 13. Lam 

5 : 1. 
For the presence and support of God. Psa 

10 ; 1. Psa. 102 : 2. 
That the Holy Spirit may not be withdrawn. 

Psa 51 : 11. 
For divine comfort. Psa. 4 : 6. Psa. 119 : 76. 
For mitigation of troubles. Psa. 39 : 12, 13. 
For deliverance. Psa. 25 : 17, 22. Psa. 39 : 

10. Isa. 64 : 9—12. Jer. 17 : 14. 
For pardon and deliverance from sin. Psa. 

39 : 8. Psa. 51 : 1. Psa. 79 : 8. 
That we may be turned to God. Psa. 80 : 7. 

Psa. 85 : 4—6. Jer. 31 : 18. 
For divine teaching and direction. Job 34 : 

32. Psa. 27 : 11. Psa. 143 : 10. 
For increase of faith. Mar. 9 : 24. 
For mercy. Psa. 6 : 2. Hab. 3 : 2. 
For restoration to joy. Psa. 51 : 8, 12. Psa. 

69 : 29. Psa. 90 : 14, 15. 



' AFF. 

For protection and preservation from ene- 
mies. 2 Kin. 19 : 19. 2 Chr. 20 : 12. Psa. 
17 : 8, 9. 
That we may know the cause of our trou- 
ble. Job 6 : 24. Job 10 : 2. Job 13 : 23, 24. 
That we may be taught the uncertainty of 

life. Psa. 39 : 4. 
That we may be quickened. Psa. 143 : 11. 

No. 7. AFFLICTION, CONSOLA- 
TION UNDER. 

God is the"" Author and Giver of. Psa. 23 : 4. 

Rom. 15 : 6. 2 Cor. 1 : 3. 2 Cor. 7 : 6. 

Col. 1:11. 2 The. 2 : 16, 17. 
Christ is the Author and Giver of Isa. 61 : 2. 

Jno. 14 : 18. 2 Cor. 1 : 6. 
The Holy Ghost is the Author and Giver of. 

Jno. 14 : 16, 17. Jno. 15 : 26. Jno. 16 : 7. 

Acts 9 : 31. 
Promised. Isa. 61 : 3, 12. Isa. 66 : ]3. Eze. 

14 : 22, 23. Hos. 2 : 14. Zee. 1 : 17. 
Through the Holy Scriptures. Psa. 119 : 60. 

76. Rom. 15 : 4. 
By ministers of the gospel. Isa. 40 : 1, 2. 

1 Cor. 14 : 3. 2 Cor. 1 : 4, 6. 
Is abundant. Psa. 71 : 21. Isa. 66 : 11. 
Is strong. Heb. 6 : 18. 
Is everlasting. 2 The. 2 : 16. 
Is a cause of praise. Isa. 12 : 1. Isa. 49 : 13. 
Pray for. Psa. 119 : 82. 
Saints should administer to each other. 

1 The. 4:18. 1 The. 6 : 11, 14. 

Is 'sought in vain from the world. Psa. 69 : 

20. Ecc. 4:1. Lam. 1 : 2. 
To those who mourn for sin. Psa. 51 : 17. 

Isa. 1 : 18. Isa.40:l,2. Isa. 61 : I. Mic. 

7 : 18, 19. Luke 4 : 18. 
To the troubled in mind. Psa. 42 : 5. Psa. 

94 : 19. Jno. 14 : 1, 27. Jno. 16 : 20, 22. 
To those deserted by friends. Psa. 27 : 10. 

Psa. 41 : 9—12. Jno. 14 : 18. Jno. 15 : 

18, 19. 
To the persecuted. Deu 33 : 27. 
To the poor. Psa. 10 : 14. Psa. 34 : 6, 9, 10. 
To the sick. Psa. 41 : 3. 
To the tempted. Rom. 16 : 20. 1 Cor. 10 : 13. 

2 Cor. 12 : 9. Jas. 1 : 12. Jas. 4 : 7. 2 Pet. 
2 : 9. Rev. 2 : 10. 

In prospect of death. Job 19 : 25, 26. Psa. 

23 : 4. Jno. 14 : 2. 2 Cor. 5:1. 1 The. 4 : 

14. Heb- 4 : 9. Rev. 7 : 14—17. Rev. 14 : 13. 
Under the infirmities of age. Psa. 71 : 9, 18. 
No. 8. AFFLICTIONS MADE BENE- 
FICIAL. 
In promoting the glory of God Jno. 9 : 

1—3. Jno. 11 : 3, 4. Jno. 21 : 18, 19. 
In exhibiting the power and faithfulness of 

God. Psa. 34 : 19, 20. 2 Cor. 4 : 8—11. 
In teaching us the will of God. Psa. 119 : 71. 

5a. 26 : 9. Mic. 6 : 9. 
In turning us to God. Deu. 4 : 30, 31. Neh. 

1 : 8, 9. Psa. 78 : 34. Isa. 10 : 20, 21. Hos. 

2:6,7. 



AFF. 

In keeping us from again departing from 
God. Job 34 : 31, 32. isa. 10 : 20. Eze. 
14: 10, 11. 

In leading us to seek God in prayer. Jud 

4 : 3. Jer. 31 : IS. Lam. 2 : 17—19. Hos 

5 : 14, 15. Jon. 2 : 1. 

In convincing us of sin. Job 36 : 8, 9. Psa 

119 : 67. Luke 15 : 16—18. 
In leading us to confession of sin. Num 

21 : 7. Psa. 32 : 5. Psa. 61 : 3—5. 
In testing and exiiibiting our sincerity. Job 

23 : 10. Psa 66 : 10. Pro. 17 : 3. 
In trying our faith and obedience. Gen. 22 : 

1, 2, with Heb. 11, 17. Exo. 15 : 23—25 

Deu. 8 : 2, 16. 1 Pet. 1 : 7. Rev. 2 : 10. 
In humbling us. Deu. 8 : 3, 16. 2 Chr 

7 : 13, 14. Lam. 3 : 19, 20. 2 Cor. 12 : 7. 
In purifying us. Ecc. 7 : 2, 3. Isa. i : 25, 26. 

Isa. 43 : 10. Jer. 9 : 6, 7. Zee. 13 : 9. Mai 

3 : 2, 3. 
In exercising our patience. Psa. 40 : 1. Rom 

5 : 3. Jas. 1:3. 1 Pet. 2 : 20. 
In rendering us fruitful in good works. Jno 

15 : 2. Heb. 12 : 10, 11. 
In furthering the gospel. Acts 8 : 3, 4. Acts 

11 : 19—21. Phi. 1 : 12. 2 Tim. 2 : 9, 10 

2 Tim. 4 : 16, 17. 
Exemplified. Joseph's Brethren, Gen. 42 : 

21. Joseph, Gen 45 : 5, 7, 8. Israel, Deu 

8 : 3, 5. Josiah, 2 Kin 22 r 19. Hezekiah, 
2 Chr. 32 : 25, 26. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33 : 

12. Jonah, Jon. 2 : 7. Prodigal Son, Luke 
15 : 21. 

No. 9. AFFLICTED, DUTY TO- 
WARD THE. 

To pray for them. Acts 12 : 5. Phi. 1 : 16, 

19. Jas. 5 : 14—16. 
To sympathize with them. Rom. 12 : 15 

Gal. 6 : 2. 
To pity them. Job 6 : 14. 
To bear them in mind. Heb. 13 : 3. 
To visit them. Jas. 1 : 27. 
To comfort them. Job 16 : 5. Job 29 : 25. 

2 Cor. 1:4. 1 The. 4 : 18. 
To relieve them. Job 31 : 19, 20. Isa. 58 : 

10. Phi. 4 : 14. 1 Tim. 5 : 10. 
To protect them. Psa. 82 : 3. Pro. 22 : 

22. Pro. 31 : 5. 

No. 10. AFFLICTIONS OF THE 
WICKED, THE. 

God is glorified in. Exo. 14 : 4. Eze. 38 : 

22, 23. 
God holds in derision. Psa. 37 : 13. Pro 

1 : 26, 27 
Arc multiplied. Deu. 31 : 17. Job 20 : 12— 

13. Psa 32 : 10. 

Are continual. Job 15 : 20. Ecc. 2 : 23 

Isa. 32 : 10. 
Are often sudden. Psa. 73 : 19. Pro. 6 : 15. 

Isa. 30 : 13. Rev. 18 : 10. 



ALL. 

Are often judicially sent. Job 21 : 17. 

Vsa 107 : 17. Jer. 30 : 15, 
Are for examples to others Psa. 84 : 7 — 9. 

Zep. 3 : 6, 7. 1 Cor. 10 : 6—11. 2 Pet. 

2:6. 
Are ineffectual of themselves, for their con- 
version. Exo. 9 : 30. Isa. 9 : 13. Jer. 2 : 

30. Hag. 2 : 17. 
Their persecution of saints, a cause of. 

Deu. 30 : 7. Psa. 55 : 19. Zee. 2:9. 2 

The. 1 : 6. 
Impenitence is a cause of. Pro. 1 : 30, 31. 

Eze. 24 : 13, Amos 4 : 6—12. Zee. 7:11, 

12. Rev. 2 : 21, 22. 

Sometimes humble them. 1 Kin 21 : 27. 

Frequently harden. Neh. 9 : 23,29. Jer 
5:3. 

Produce slavish fear. Job 15 : 24. Psa. 73 : 
19. Jer. 49 : 3, 5. 

Saints should not be alarmed at. Pro. 3 : 
25, 26. 

Exemplified. Pharaoh and the Egyptians, 
Exo. 9 : 14, 15. Exo. 14 : 24, 25. Jlkaziah, 
2 Kin. 1 : 1—4. Gehazi, 2 Kin 5 ; 27 
Jehoram, 2 Chr. 21 : 12—19. Uzziah, 2 
Chr. 26 : 19—21. Jlhaz, ^-c, 2 Chr. 28 : 
5—8, 22. 

No. 11. ALLIANCE AND SOCIETY 

WITH THE ENEMIES OF GOD. 

Forbidden. Exo. 23 : 32. Exo. 34 r 12 

Deu. 7 : 2, 3. Deu. 13 : 6, 8. Jos. 23 : 

6, 7. Jud. 2 : 2. Ezr.9 : 12 Pro. 1 : 10, 16 

2 Cor. 6 : 14—17. Eph. 6:11. 
Lead to idolatry. Exo. 34 : 15, 16. Num 

25 : 1—8. Deu. 7:4. Jud. 3 : 6—7. Rev. 

2 :20. 
Have led to murder and human sacrifice. 

Psa. 106 : 37, 38. 
Provoke the anger of God. Deu 1 : 4 

Deu. 31 : 16, 17. 2 Chr. 19 : 2. Ezr. 9 : 

13, 14. Psa 106 :29, 40. Isa 2 : 6. 
Provoke God to leave men to reap the 

fruits of them. Jos. 23 : 12, 13. Jud. 2 : 

1—3. 
Are ensnaring. Exo. 23 : 33. Num 25 : 18 

Deu. 12 : 30, Deu. 13 : 6. Psa. 106 : 36. 
Are enslaving. 2 Pet. 2 : 18, 19. 
Are defiling. Ezr. 9:1,2. 
Are degrading. Isa. 1 : 23. 
Are ruinous to spiritual interests. Pro. 29 : 

24. Heb. 12 : 14, 15. 2 Pet. 3 : 17. 
Are ruinous to moral character. 1 Cor. 15 : 

33. 
Are a proof of folly. Pro. 12 : 11. 
Children who enter into, bring shame upon 

their parents. Pro. 23 : 7. 
Evil consequences of Pro. 28 : 19. Jer. 

61 : 7. 
Tlie wicked are prone to. Psa. 50 : 18. Jer. 

2 :25. 
The wicked tempt saints to. Neh. 6 : 2 — 4. 
Sin of, to be confessed, deeply repented of, 

and forsaken. Ezr. 10th Chap. 



AMB. 

Involve saints in their guiltiness. 2 Jno. 9— 

11. Rev. 18 : 4. 
Involve saints in their punishment. Num 

16 : 26. Jer. 61 : 6. Rev. 18 : 4. 
Unbecoming in those called saints. 2 Chr. 

19 : 2. 2 Cor, 6 : 14—16. Phi. 2 : 15. 
Exhortations 'to shun all inducements to 

Pro. 1 : 10—15. Pro. 4 : 14, 15. 2 Pet. 3 : 

17. 
Exhortations to hate and avoid. Pro. 14 ; 

7. Rom. 16 : 17. 1 Cor. 5 : 9—11. Eph 

5 : 6, 7. 1 Tim. 6:5. 2 Tim. 3 : 5. 
A call to come out from. Num. 16 : 26. 

Ezr. 10 : 11. Jer. 61 : 6, 45. 2 Cor. 6 

17. 2 The. 3 : 6. Rev. 18 : 4. 
Means of preservation from. Pro. 2 : 10 — 

20. Pro, 19 : 27. 
Blessedness of avoiding. Psa. 1 : 1. 
Blessedness of forsaking. Ezr. 9 : 12. Pro. 

9 : 6. 2 Cor. 6 : 17, 18. 
Saints grieve to meet with, in their inter- 
course with the world. Psa. 57 : 4. Psa. 

120 : 5, 6. 2 Pet. 2 : 7, 8. 
Saints grieve to witness in their brethren. 

Gen. 26 : 35. Ezr. 9 : 3. Ezr. 10 : 6. 
Saints hate and avoid. Psa. 26 : 4, 5. Psa. 

31 : 6. Psa. 101 : 7. Rev. 2 : 2. 
Saints deprecate. Gen. 49 : 6. Psa. 6 : 8. 

Psa. 15 : 4. Psa. 101 : 4, 7. Psa. 119 : 115. 

Psa. 139 : 19. 
Saints are separate from. Exo. 33 : 16. 

Ezr. 6 : 21. 
Saints should be circumspect when unde- 
signedly thrown into. Mat. 10 : 16. Col. 

4:5. 1 Pet. 2 : 12. 
Pious parents prohibit, to their children. 

Gen. 28 : 1. 
Persons in authority should denounce. 

Ezr. 10 : 9—11. Neh. 13 : 23—27. 
Punishment of. Num. 33 : 56. Deu. 7 : 4. 

Jos. 23 : 13. Jud. 2 : 3. Jud. 3 : 5—8. 

Ezr. 9 : 7, 14. Psa. 106 : 41, 42. Rev. 2 : 

16, 22, 23. 

Exemplified. Solomon, 1 Kin. 11 : 1 — 8. 

Rehoboam, 1 Kin. 12 : 8, 9. Jehoshaphat, 

2 Chr. 18 : 3. 2 Chr. 19 : 2. 2 Chr. 20 : 

35—38. Jehoram, 2 Chr. 21 : 6. Jlhaziah, 

2 Chr. 22 . 3—5. Israelites., Ezr. 9 : 1, 2. 

Israel, Eze. 44 : 7. Judas Iscariot, Mat. 

26 : 14—16. 
Examples of avoiding. Man of God, 1 Kin. 

13 : 7—10. Nehemiah, ^c. Neh. 6 : 2--1. 

Neh. 10 : 29—31. David, Psa. 101 : 4—7. 

Psa. 119 : 115. Jeremiah, Jer. 15 : 17. 

Joseph of ^rimathea, Luke 23 : 51. Church 

of Ephesus, Rev. 2 : 6. 
Examples of forsaking. Israelites, Num. 

16 : 27. Ezr. 6 : 21, 22. Ezr. 10 : 3, 4, 16, 

17. Sons of the Priests, Ezr. 10 : 18, 19. 
Examples of the judgments of God against. 

Korah, <J-c. Num. 16 : 32. Ahaziah, 2 Chr. 
22 : 7, 8. Judas Iscariot. Acts 1 : 18. 

No. 12. AMBITION. 
God condemns. Gen. 11 : 7. Isa. 5 : 8. 



I ANG. 

Christ condemns. Mat. 18 : 1, 3, 4. Mat. 
20 : 26, 26. Mat. 23 : 11, 12. 

Saints avoid. Psa. 131 : 1, 2. 

Vanity of. Job 20 : 5—9. Job 24 : 24, Psa. 
49 : 11—20. 

Leads to strife and contention. Jas. 4:1,2. 

Punishment of. Pro. 17 : 19. Isa. 14 : 12— 
16. Eze. 31 :10, 11. Oba. 3, 4. 

Connected with 
Pride. Hab. 2 : 5. 
Covetousness. Hab. 2 : 8, 9. 
Cruelty. Hab. 2 : 12. 

Exemplified. Adam and Eve, Gen. 3 : 5, 6. 
Builders of Babel, Gen. 11 : 4. Miriam 
and Aaron, Num. 12 : 2. Kerah, <^c. Num. 
16 : 3. Absalom, 2 Sam. 15 : 4. 2 Sam. 
18 : 18. Adonijah, 1 Kin. 1 : 5. Senna- 
cherib, 2 Kin. 19 : 23. Shebna, Isa. 22 : 16. 
Sons of Zebedee, Mat. 20 : 21. Antichnst, 
2 The. 2 : 4. Diotrephes, 3 Jno. 9. 

No. 13. AMUSEMENTS AND 

PLEASURES, WORLDLY. 

Belong to the works of the flesh. Gal. 5 : 

19, 21. 
Are transitory. Job 21 : 12, 13. Heb. 11 : 

25. 
Are all vanity. Ecc. 2 : 11. 
Choke the word of God in the heart. Luke 

:14. 
Formed a part of idolatrous worship. Exo. 

32 : 4, 6, 19, with 1 Cor. 10 : 7. Jad. 16 : 

23—25. 
Lead to 

Rejection of God. Job 21 : 14, 15. 

Poverty. Pro. 21 : 17. 

Disregard of the judgments and works of 
God. Isa. 6 : 12. Amos 6 : 1—6. 
Terminate in sorrow. Pro. 14 : 13. 
A.re likely to lead to greater evil. Job 1 : 

5. Mat. 14 : 6—8. 
The wicked seek for happiness in. Ecc. 2 : 

1, S. 
Indulgence in 

A proof of folly. Ecc. 7 : 4. 

A characteristic of the wicked. Isa. 47 : 
8. Eph. 4 : 17, 19. 2 Tim. 3 : 4. Tit. 
3:3. 1 Pet. 4 : 3. 

A proof of spiritual death. 1 Tim. 5 : 6. 

An abuse of riches. Jas. 5 : 1, 5. 
Wisdom of abstaining from. Ecc. 7 : 2, 3. 
Shunned by the primitive saints. 1 Pet. 

4:3. 
Abstinence from, seems strange to the 

wicked. 1 Pet. 4 : 4. 
Denounced by God. Isa. 5 : 11, 12. 
Exclude from the kingdom of CJod. Gal. 

6 :21. 
Punishment of. Ecc. 11:9. 2 Pet. 2 : 13. 
Renunciation of, exemplified. Moses, Heb. 

11 :25. 

No. 14. ANGELS. 
Created by God and Christ. Neh. 9 : 6. 

CoL 1 : 16. 



ANG. 

Worship God aod Christ. Neh, 9 : 6. Phi. 

2:9—11. Heb. 1:8. 
Are ministering Spirits. 1 Kin. 19 : 5. Psa. 

68 : 17. Psa. 104 : 4. Luiie 16 : 22. 

Acts, 12 : 7—11. Acts 27 : 23. Heb. 1 : 7, 

14. 
Communicate the will of God and Christ. 

Dan. 8 : 16, 17. Dan. 9 : 21—23. Dan. 10 : 

11. Dan. 12: 6, 7. Mat. 2 : 13, 20 Luke, 

1 : 19, 28. Acts 5 : 20. Acts 8 : 26. Acts 

10 : 5. Acts 27 : 23. Rev. 1 : 1. 
Obey the will of God. Psa. 103 : 20. Mat. 

6 : 10. 
Execute the purposes of God. Num. 22 : 

22. Psa. 103 : 21. Mat. 13 : 39-^a. Mat. 

28 : 2. Jno. 6 : 4. Rev. 5 : 2. 
Execute the judgments of God. 2 Sam. 24 : 

16. 2 Kin. 19 : 35. Psa. 35 : 5, 6. Acts 

12 : 23. Rev. 16 : 1. 
Celebrate the praises of God. Job 38 : 7. 

Psa. 148 : 2. Isa. 6 : 3. Luke 2 : 13, 14. 

Rev. 6:11,12. Rev.7:ll, 12. 
The law given by the ministration of. Psa. 

68 : 17. Acts 7 : 63. Heb. 2 : 2. 
Announced 

The conception of Christ. Mat. 1 : 20, 21. 
Luke 1 : 31. 

The birth of Christ. Luke 2 : 10—12. 

The resurrection of Christ. Mat. 28 : 5 — 
7. Luke 24 : 23. 

The ascension and second coming of 
Christ. Acts 1 : 11. 

The conception of John the Baptist. Luke 
1 : 13, 36. 
Minister to Christ, Mat. 4 : 11. Luke 22 : 

43. Jno 1 : 51. 
Are subject to Christ. Eph. 1 : 21. Col. 1 : 

16. Col. 2 : 10. 1 Pet. 3 : 22. 
Shall execute the purposes of Christ. Mat 

13:41. Mat. 24:31. 
Shall attend Christ at his second coming 

Mat. 16 : 27. Mat 25 : 31. Mar. 8 : 38. 2 

The. 1:7. 
Know and delight in the gospel of Christ. 

Eph. 3 : 9, 10. 1 Tim. 3 : 16. I Pet 1 : 12 
Ministration of, obtained bj' prayer. Mat. 

26 : 53. Acts 12 : 5, 7. 
Rejoice over every repentant sinner. Luke 

16 : 7, 10. 
Have charge over the children of God. 

Psa 34 : 7. Psa. 91 : 11, 12. Dan. 6 : 22 

Mat. 18 : 10. 
Are of different orders. Isa 6 r 2. 1 The. 

4 : 16. 1 Pet 3 : 22. Judge. 9. Rev. 

12 : 7. 
Not to be worshipped. Col. 2 : 18. Rev. 

19 : 10. Rev. 22 : 9. 
Are examples of meekness. 2 Pet. 2:11. 

Jude 9. 
Are wise. 2 Sam. 14 : 20. 
Are mighty. Psa 103 : 20. 
Are holy. Mat. 25 : 31. 
Are elect 1 Tim. 6 : 21. 
Are innumerable. Job 25 : 3. Heb. 12 : 

22. 



3 ANG. 

No. 15. ANGER. 

Forbidden. Ecc. 7 : 9. Mat 5 : 22. Rom. 

12 : 19. 
A work of the flesh. Gal. 5 : 20. 
A characteristic of fools. Pro. 12 : 16. Pro. 

14 : 29. Pro. 27 : 3. Ecc. T : 9. 
Connected tvith 

Pride. Pro. 21 : 24. 

Cruelty. Gen. 49 ; 7. Pro. 27 : 4. 

Clamour and evil-speaking. Eph. 4 : 31. 

Malice and blasphemy. Col 3 : 8. 

Strife and contention. Pro. 21 : 19. Pro. 
29 : 22. Pro 30 : 33. 
Brings its own punishment. Job 5 : 2. Fro. 

19 : 19. Pro 25 ; 28. 
Grievous words stir up. Jud. 12 : 4. 2 

Sam. 19 : 43. Pro. 15 : 1; 
Should not betray ns into sin. Psa. 37 : 8. 

Eph. 4 : 26. 
In prayer be free from. 1 Tim. 2 : 8. 
May be averted by wisdom. Pro, 29 : 8. 
Meekness pacifies. Pro. 15 : 1. Ecc. 10 : 4. 
Children should not be provoked to. Eph. 

6 : 4. Col, 3 : 21. 
Be slow to. Pro. 15 : 18. Pro. 16 : 32. Pro. 

19:11. Tit 1:7. Jas. 1 : 19. 
Avoid those given to. Gen. 49 ; 6. Pro. 

22 : 24, 
Justifiable, Exemplified. Our Laid, Mar. 

3 : &. Jacob, Gen 31 ; 36. Moses, Exo 

11 : 8. Exo, 32 : 19. Lev. 10 : 16. Num. 

16 ; 15. Nehemiah, Neh. 6 : 6. Neh. 13 : 

17, 25. 
Sinful, Exemplified. Cain, Gen. 4 : 6, 6. 

Esau, Gen. 27 : 45. Simeon and Levi, 

Gen. 49 : 5—7. Moses, Num. 20 : 10, 11. 

Balaam, Num. 22 : 27. Saul, 1 Sam. 20 : 

30. ^hab, 1 Kin. 21 : 4. Naaman, 2 Kin. 

6 : 11. Asa, 2 Chr. 16 : 10. Vzziah, 2 

Chr, 26 : 19. Haman, Est 3 : 5. Nebuchad- 

nezzar, Dan. 3 ; 13. Jonah, Jon 4 : 4. 

Herod, Mat. 2 : 16. Jews, Luke, 4 : 28. 

High Priest, ^c. Acts 5 : 17. Acts 7 : 64, 

No. 16. ANGER OF GOD, THE 

Averted by Christ. Luke 2 : 11, 14. Rom. 
6 : 9. 2 Cor. 6 : 18, 19. Eph. 2 : 14, 17. 
Col. 1 : 20. 1 The 1 : 10. 

Is averted from them that believe. Jno, 3 : 
14—18. Rom. 3 : 25. Rom. 6 : 1. 

Is averted upon confession of sin and re- 
pentance. Job 33 : 27, 28. Psa. 106 : 43— 
45. Jer. 3 : 12, 13. Jer. 18 : 7, 8. Jer 31 : 
18—20. Joel 2 : 12—14. Luke 16 : 18—20. 

Is slow. Psa. 103 : 8. Isa. 48 : 9. Jon. 4 : 2. 
Nah. 1 : 3. 

Is righteous. Psa. 58 : 10, 11. Lam. 1 : 18. 
Rom. 2 : 6, 8. Rom. 3 : 5, 6. Rev. 16 : 
6,7. 

The justice of, not to be questioned. Rom. 
9 : IS, 20, 22. 

Manifested in terrors. Exo. 14 : 24. Psa. 
76 : 6—8. Jer. 10 : 10. Lam. 2 : 20—22. 



ANG. - 

Manifested in judgments and afliictions. 

Job -21 : 17. Psa. 78 : 49—51. Psa. 90 : 7. 

Isa. 9 : 19. Jer. 7 : 20. Eze. 7 : 19. Keb. 

3 : 17. 
Cannot be resisted. Job 9 : 13. Job 14 : 13. 

Psa. 76 : 7. Nah. 1:6. 
Aggravated ' by continual provocation. 

Num. 32 : 14. 
Specially reserved for the day of wrath. 

Zep. 1 : 14—18. Mat. 25 : 41. Rom. 2 : 

5, 8. 2 The. 1 : 8. Rev. 6 : 17. Rev. 11 : 

18. Rev. 19 : 15. 
Against 

The wicked. Psa. 7 : 11. Psa. 21 : 8, 9. 
Isa. 3 : 8. Isa. 13 : 9. Nah. 1 : 2, 3. 
Rom. 1 : IS. Rom. 2 : 8. Eph. 5 : 6. 
Col 3 : 6. 

Those who forsake him. Ezr. 8 : 22. 
Isa. 1 : 4. 

Unbelief. Psa. 78 : 21, 22. Heb. 3 : 18, 19. 
Jno. 3 : 36. 

Impenitence. Psa. 7 : 12. Pro. 1 : 30, 31. 
Isa 9 : 13, 14. Rom. 2 : 5. 

Apostacy. Heb. 10 : 26, 27. 

Idolatry. Deu. 29 : 20, 27, 28. Deu. 32 : 
19, 20, 22. Jos. 23 : 16. 2 Kin. 22 : 17. 
Psa. 78 : 58, 59. Jer. 44 : 3. 

Sin, in saints. Psa. 89 : 30—32. Psa. 90 : 
7—9. Psa. 99 : 8. Psa. 102 : 9, 10. Isa. 
47 : 6. 
Extreme, against those who oppose the gos- 
pel Psa 2 : 2, 3, 5. 1 The 2 : 16. 
Folly of provoking. Jer. 7 : 19. 1 Cor. 10:22. 
To be dreaded. Psa. 2 : 12. Psa. 76 : 7. Psa. 

90:11. Mat. 10:28. 
To be deprecated. Exo. 32 : 11. Psa. 6 : 1. 

Psa. 38:1. Psa. 74:1,2. Isa 64 : 9. 
Removal of, should be prayed for. Psa. 39 : 

10. Psa. 79 : 5. Psa. 80 : 4. Dan. 9 : 16. 

Hab. 3:2. 
Tempered with mercy to saints. Psa. 30 : 5. 

Isa 26 : 20. Isa 64 : 8. Isa. 57 : 15, 16. Jer. 

:0:11. Mic. 7:11. 
To be borne with submission. 2 Sam. 24 : 

17. Lam. 3 : 39, 43. Mic. 7 : 9. 
Should lead to repentance. Isa. 42 : 24, 25. 

Jer 4 : 8. 
Exemplified against. The old world, Gen. 7 : 

21—23. Builders of Babel, Gen. 11 :.8. 

Cities of the plain, Gen. 19 : 24, 25. Egyp- 
tians, Exo. 7 : 20. Exo 8 : 6, 16, 24. P:xo. 

9:3,9,23. Exo 10 : 13, 22, Exo. 12 : 29. 

Exo. 14 : 27. Israelites Exo. 32 : 35. 

Num. 11 : 1, 33. Num. 14 : 40—45. Num. 

21 : 6. Num. 25 : 9. 2 Sam. 24 : 1, 15. 
Enemies of Israel, 1 Sam. 5:6. 1 Sam. 7 : 10. 

Nadab, ^c. Lev. 10 : 2. The Spies, Num. 

14 : 37. Korah, <^c. Num. 16 : 31, 35. 

Jlaron and Miriam, Num. 12 : 9, H. Five 

Kings, Jos. 10, 25. Jlbim.elech, Jud. 9 : 56 

Men of Beth-shemesh, 1 Sam. 6 : 19. Saul, 

1 Sara. 31 : 6. Uzzah. 2 Sam. 6 : 7. SaiiPs 

family, 2 Sam. 21 : 1. 1 Sennacherib, 2 

Kin. 19 : 28, 35, 37. 



APO. 



Nc. 17. ANOINTING OF THE 

HOLY GHOST. 

Is from God. 2 Cor. 1 : 21. 
That Christ should receive 

Foretold. Psa. 45 : 7. Isa. 61 : 1. Dan, 
9 : 24. 

FulfiUed. Luke 4 : 18, 21. Acts 4 : 27. 
Acts 10 : 38. Heb. 1 : 9. 
God preserves those who receive. Psa. 18 : 

60. Psa. 20 : 6. Psa. 89 : 20—23. 
Saints receive. Isa. 61 : 3. 1 Jno. 2 : 20. 
Is abiding in saints. 1 Jno. 2 : 27. 
Guides into all truth. 1 Jno. 2 : 27. 
Typified. Exo. 40 : 13—15. Lev. 8 : 12. 1 

Sam. 16 : 13. 1 Kin. 19 : 16. 

No. 18. ANTICHRIST. 
Denies the Father and the Son. 1 Jno. 2 : 

22. 
Denies the incarnation of Christ. 1 Jno. 4 : 

3 2 Jno. 7. 
Spirit of, prevalent in the Apostolic times. 

1 Jno. 2 : 18. 

Deceit, a characteristic of. 2 Jno. 7. 

No. 19. APOSTATES. 
Described. Deu. 13 : 13. Heb. 3 : 12. 
Persecution tends to make. Mat. 24 : 9, 10. 

Luke 8 : 13. 
A worldly spirit tends to make. 2 Tim. 4 : 

10. 
Never belonged to Christ. 1 Jno. 2 : 19. 
Saints do not become. Psa. 44 : 18, 19. 

Heb 6 : 9. Heb. 10 : 39. 
It is impossible to restore. Heb. 6 : 4—6. 
Guilt and punishment of. Zep. 1 : 4 — 6. 

Heb. 10 : 25—31, 39. 2 Pet. 2 : 17, 20—22. 
Cautions against becoming. Heb. 3 : 12. 

2 Pet 3 : 17. 

Shall abound in the latter days. Mat. 24 : 
12. 2 The. 2:3. 1 Tim. 4 : 1—3. 

Exemplified. Amaziah, 2 Chr. 25 : 14, 27. 
Professed disciples. Jno. 6 : 66. Hymeneus 
and Alexander, 1 Tim. 1 : 19, 20. 

No. 20. APOSTLES, THE. 

Christ pre-eminently called " The Apostle." 

Heb. 3:1. 
Ordained by Christ. Mar. 3 : 14. Jno. 16 : 

16. 
Received their title from Christ. Luke 6 : 

13. 
Called bt 

God. 1 Cor. 1:1. 1 Cor. 12 : 28. Gal. 1 : 
1, 15, 16. 

Christ. Mat. 10 : 1. Mar. 3 : 13. Acts 
20 : 24. Rom. 1 : 5. 

The Holy Ghost. Acts 13 : 2, 4. 
Were unlearned men. Acts 4 : 13. 
Selected from obscure stations. Mat. 4 : 18. 
Sent first to the house of Israel. Mat. 10 : 

6, 6. Luke 24 : 47. Acts 13 : 46. 
.Sent to preach the gospel to all nations. 



ASC. 

Mat. 28 : 19, 20. Mar. 16 : 15. 2 Tim. 1 : 

11. 
Christ always present with. Mat. 28 : 20. 
Warned against a timid profession of Christ. 

Mat. 10 : 27—33. 
The Holy Ghost given to. Jno. 20 : 22. 

Acts 2 : 1—4. Acts 9 : 17. 
Guided by the spirit into all truth. Jno. 14 : 

26. Jno. 15: 26. Jno. 16 : 13. 
Instructed by the Spirit to answer adver- 
saries. Mat. 10 : 19, 20. Luke 12 : 11, 

12. 
Specially devoted to the office of the minis- 
try. Acts 6 : 4. Acts 20 : 27. 
Humility urged upon. Mat. 20 : 26, 27, 

Mar 9 : 33—37. Luke 22 : 24—30. 
Self-denial urged upon. Mat 10 : 37—39. 
Mutual love urged upon. Jno 15 : 17. 
Equal authority given to each of. Mat. 16 : 

19, with Mat 18 : 18. 2 Cor. 11 : 5. 
Were not of the world. Jno. 15 : 19. Jno. 

17 : 16. 
Were hated by the world. Mat. 10 : 22. 

Mat 24 : 9 Jno 15 : 18. 
Persecutions and sufterings of. Mat. 10 : 16, 

18. Luke 21 : 16 Jno. 15 : 20. Jno. 16 : 2. 
Saw Christ in the flesh. Luke 1 : 2. Acts 

1 : 22. 1 Cor. 9:1. 1 Jno. 1 : 1. 
Witnesses of the resurrection and ascension 

of Christ Luke 24 : 33—41, 51. Acts 1 : 
2—9. Acts 10 : 40, 41. 1 Cor. 15 : 8. 
Empowered to work miracles. Mat. 10 : 1, 
8. JMar. 16 : 20. Luke 9 : 1. Acts 2 : 43. 

No. 21. ASCENSION OF CHRIST, 
THE. 

Prophecies respecting. Psa. 24 : 7. Psa. 

63 : 18, with Eph 4 : 7, 8. 
Foretold by himself Jno. 6 : 62. Jno. 7 : 

33. Jno 14 : 28 Jno 16 : 5. Jno. 20 : 17. 
Forty daj s after his resurrection. Acts 1 : 3. 
Described. Acts 1 : 9. 
From Mount Olivet. Luke 24 : 60, with 

Mar. 11:1. Acts 1 : 12. 
While blessing his disciples. Luke 24 : 60. 
When he had atoned for sin. Heb. 9 : 12. 

Heb. 10 : 12. 
Was triumphant. Psa. 63 : 18. 
Was to supreme power and dignity. Luke 

24 : 26. Eph. 1 : 20, 21. 1 Pet 3 : 22. 
As the Forerunner of his people. Heb. 6 : 

20. 
To intercede. Rom. 8 : 34. Heb. 9 : 24. 
To send the Holy Ghost. Jno. 16 : 7. Acts 

2 : 33. 

To receive gifts for men. Psa. 68 : 18, with 

Eph, 4 : 8, 11. 
To prepare a place for his people. Jno. 

14 : 2." 
His second coming shall be in like manner 

as. Acts 1 : 10, 11. 
Typified. Lev. 16 : 15, with Heb. 6 : 20. 

Heb. 9:7,9, 12. 



ASS. 



No. 22. ASSURANCE. 

Produced by faith. Eph 3 : 12. 2 Tim. 1 : 

12. Heb. 10 : 22. 
Made full by hope. Heb. 6 : 11, 19. 
Confirmed by love. 1 Jno. 3 : 14, 19. 1 Jno. 

4 : 18. 
Is the effect of righteousness. Isa. 32 : 17. 
Is abundant in the understanding of the 

gospel. Col. 2:2. 1 The. 1 : 5. 

S.\INTS PRIVILEC3ED TO HAVE, OF 

Their election. Psa. 4:3. 1 The. 1 : 4. 

Their redemption. Job 19 : 25. 

Their adoption. Rom. 8 : 16. 1 Jno. 3 : 2. 

Their salvation. Isa. 12 : 2. 

Eternal life. 1 Jno. 5 : 13. 

The unalienable love of God. Rom. 8 ; 

38, 39. 
Union with God and Christ. 1 Cor. 6 : 

15. 2 Cor. 13 : 6. Eph. 5 : 30. J Jno. 2 : 

6. 1 Jno. 4 : 13. 
Peace with God by Christ. Rom. 5 : 1. 
Preservation. Psa. 3 : 6, 8. Psa. 27 : 3—5. 

Psa 46 : 1—3. 
Answers to prayer. 1 Jno. 3 : 22. 1 Jno. 

5 : 14, 1-5. 
Continuance in grace. Phi. 1 : 6. 
Comfort in affliction. Psa. 73 : 26. Luke 

4 : 18, 19. 2 Cor. 4 : 8—10, 16—18. 
Support in death. Psa. 23 : 4. 
A glorious resurrection. Job 19 : 26. 

Psa. 17 : 15. Phi. 3 : 21. 1 Jno. 3 : 2. 
A kingdom. Heb. 12 : 28. Rev. 5 : 10 
A crown. 2 Tim. 4 : 7, 8. Jas. 1 : 12. 
Give diligence to attain to. 2 Pet. 1 : 10, 11. 
Strive to maintain. Heb. 3 : 14, 18. 
Confident hope in God restores. Psa. 42 : 11. 
Exemplified. David, Psa. 23 : 4. Psa. 73 : 
24—26. Paul, 2 Tim. 1 : 12. 2 Tim. 4 : 18. 

No. 23. ATONEMENT, THE. 

Explained. Rom. 6 : 8—11. 2 Cor. 5 : 18, 19. 

Gal. 1:4. 1 Jno. 2:2. 1 Jno. 4 : 10. 
Foreordained. Rom. 3 : 25. (Margin) 1 Pet. 

1 : 11, 20. Rev. 13 : 8. 
Foretold. Isa. 53 : 4—6, 8—12. Dan. 9 : 24 

—27. Zee. 13:1,7. Jno. 11 : 50, 61. 
Effected by Christ alone. Jno. 1 : 29, 36. 

Acts 4 : 10, 12. 1 The. 1 : 10. 1 Tim. 2 : 

6, 6. Heb. 2:9. 1 Pet. 2 : 24. 
Was voluntary. Psa. 40 : 6— 8, with Heb. 10 : 

5—9. Jno. iO : 11, 15, 17, 18. 
Exhibits the 

Grace and mercy of God. Rom. 8 : 32. 
Eph. 2 : 4, 5, 7. 1 Tim. 2 : 4. Heb. 2 : 9. 

Love of God. Rom. 5 : 8. 1 Jno. 4 : 9, 10. 

Love of Christ. Jno. 15 : 13. Gal. 2 : 20. 
Eph. 5 : 2, 25. Rev. 1 : 5. 
Reconciles the justice and mercy of God. 

Isa. 45 : 21. Rom. 3 : 25, 26. 
Necessity for. Isa. 69 : 16. Luke 19 : 10. 

Heb. 9 : 22. 
Made but once. Heb. 7 : 27. Heb. 9 : 24—28. 

Heb. 10 : 10, 12, 14. 1 Pet. 3 : 18. 



BAC. 

Acceptable to God. Eph. 6:2. 
Reconciiiation to God effected by. Rom. 6 : 

10 2 Cor. 5 : 13—20. Eph. 2 : 13—16. 

Col. 1 : 20—22. Heb. 2 : 17. 1 Pet. 3 : 18. 
Accesss to God by. Heb. 10 : 19, 20. 
Remission of sins by. Jno. 1 : 29. Rom. 3 : 

25. Eph. 1:7. 1 Jno. 1 : 7. Rev. 1 : 5. 
Justification by. Rom. 5 : 9. 2 Cor. 5 : 21. 
Sanctification by. 2 Cor. 5 : 15. Eph. 5 : 26, 

27. Tit. 2 : 14. Heb. 10 : 10. Heb. 13 : 12. 
Redemption by. Mat. 20 : 28. Acts 20 : 28. 

1 Tim. 2 : 6. Heb. 9 : 12. Rev. 5 : 9. 
Has delivered saints from the 

Power of sin. Rom. 8 : 3. 1 Pet. 1 : 18, 19. 
Power of the World. Gal. 1 : 4. Gal. 6 : 

14. 
Power of the devil. Col. 2 : 15. Heb. 2 : 

14, 15. 
Saints glorify God for. 1 Cor. 6 : 20. Gal. 

2 : 20. Phi. 1 : 20, 21. 

Saints rejoice in God for. Rom. 5:11. 
Saiats praise God for. Rev. 5 : 9 — 13. 
Faith in, indispensable. Rom. 3 : 25. Gal. 

3 : 13, 14. 

Commemorated in the Lord's supper. Mat. 

26 : 26—28. 1 Cor. 11 : 23—26. 
Ministers should fully set forth. Act^ 6 : 

29—31, 42. 1 Cor. 15 : 3. 2 Cor. 5 : 18— 

21. 
Typified. Gen. 4 : 4, with Heb. 11:4. Gen. 

22 : 2, with Heb. 11 : 17, 19. Exo. 12 : 5, 

11, 14, with 1 Cor. 5 : 7. Exo. 24 : 8, with 

Heb. 9 : 20. Lev. 16 : 30, 34, with Heb. 

9 : 7, 12, 28. Lev. 17 : 11, with Heb. 9 : 

22. 

No. 24. BACKSLIDING. 
Is turning from God. 1 Kin. 11 : 9. 
Is leaving the first love. Rev. 2 : 4. 
Is departing from the simplicity of the 

gospel. 2 Cor. 11:3. Gal. 3 : 1—3. Gal. 

5 : 4, 7. 
God is displeased at. Psa 78 : 57, 59 
Warnings against. Psa. 85 : 8. 1 Cor. 10 : 

12. 
Guilt and consequences of Num. 14 : 43. 

Psa. 125 : 5. Isa. 59 : 2, 9—11. Jer. 5 : 6. 

Jer. 8 : 5, 13. Jer. 15 : 6. Luke 9 : 62. 
Brings its own punishment. Pro. 14 : 14. 

Jer, 2 : 19. 
A haughty spirit leads to. Pro. 16 : 18. 
Proneness to. Pro. 24 : 16. Hos. 11:7. 
Liable to continue and increase. Jer. 8 : 5. 

Jer. 14 : 7. 
Exhortations to return from. 2 Chr. 30 : 6. 

Isa 31 : 6. Jer. 3 : 12, 14, 22. Hos. 6 : 1. 
Pray to be restored from. Psa. 80 : 3. Psa. 

85 : 4. Lam. 5 : 21. 
Punishment of tempting others to the sin of 

Pro 28 : 10. Mat. 18 : 6. Not hopeless. 

Psa 37 : 24. Pro 24 : 16. 
Endeavour to bring back those guilty of 

Gal 6 : 1. Jas. 5 : 19, 20. 
Sin of, to be confessed. Isa. 69 : 12—14. 

Jer. 3 : 13, 14. Jer. 14 : 7—9. 



BAP. 



BLA. 



Pardon of, promised. 2 Chr. 7 : 14. Jer. 3 ' 

12. Jer. 31 : 20. Jer. 36 : 3. 

Healing of, promised. Jer. 3 : 22. Hos. 

14 :4. 

Afflictions sent to heal. Hos. 5 : 15. 
Blessedness of those who keep from. Pro. 

28 : 14. Isa. 26 : 3, 4. Col. 1 : 21—23. 
Hateful to saints. Psa. 101 3. 
Exemplified. Israel, Exo. 32 : 8. Neh. 9 : 

26. Jer. 3:11. Hos. 4 : 16. Saul, I Sam. 

15 : 11. Solomon, 1 Kin. 11 : 3, 4. Peter, 
Mat. 26 : 70—74. 

No. 25. BAPTISM. 

As administered by John. Mat. 3 : 5 — 12. 

Jno. 3 : 23. Acts 13 : 24. Acts 19 : 4. 
Sanctioned, by Christ's submission to it, 

Mat. 3 : 13—15. Luke 3 : 21. 
Adopted by Christ. Jno. 3 : 22. Jno. 4 : 

1, 2. 
Appointed an ordinance of the christian 

church. Mat. 28 : 19, 20 Mar. 16 : 15, 

16. 
To be administered in the name of the 

Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. 

Mat. 28 : 19. 
Water, the outward and visible sign in. 

Acts 8 : 36. Acts 10 : 47. 
Regeneration, the inward and spiritual 

grace of. Jno. 3 : 3, 5, 6. Rom. 6 : 3, 4, 

11. 
Remission of sins, signified by. Acts 2 : 33. 

Acts 22 : 16 
Unity of the Church efi'ected by. 1 Cor. 12 : 

13. Gal. 3 : 27, 28. 

Confession of sin necessary to. Mat. 3 : 6. 
Repentance necessary to. Acts 2 : 38. 
Faith necessary to. Acts 8 : 37. Acts 18 : 8. 
There is but one. Eph. 4 : 5. 
Administered to 

Individuals. Acts 8 : 38. Acts 9 : 18. 

Households. Acts 16 : 15. 1 Cor. 1 : 16. 
Emblematic of the influences of the Holy 

Ghost. Mat. 3:11. Tit. 3 : 5. 
Typified. 1 Cor. 10 : 2. 1 Pet 3 : 20, 21. 

No. 26. BAPTISM WITH THE 
HOLY GHOST. 
Foretold. Eze 36 : 25, 
Is through Christ. Tit. 3 : 6. 
Christ administered. Mat. 3 : 11. Jno. 1 : 

33. 
Promised to saints. Acts 1 : 5. Acts 2 : 38, 

39. Acts 11 : 16. 
All saints partake of. 1 Cor. 12 : 13. 
Necessity for. Jno. 3 : 5. Acts 19 : 2 — 6. 
Renews and cleanses the soul. Tit. 3 : 5. 

1 Pet. 3 : 20, 21. 
The word of God instrumental to. Acts 10 : 

44. Eph. 5 : 26. 
Typified, Acts 2 : 1—4. 

No. 27. BLASPHEMY. 
Christ assailed with. Mat. 10 : 25. Luke 

22 : 64, 65. 1 Pet. 4 : 14. 



BLE. 10 



BLI. 



BOL. 



Charged upon Christ. Mat. 9 : 2, 3. Mat. 

26 : 64, 65. Jno. 10 : 33, 36. 
Charged upon saints. Acts 6 : 11, 13. 
Proceeds from the heart. Mat. 15 : 19. 
Forbidden. Exo. 20 : 7. Col. 3 : 8. 
The wicked addicted to. Psa. 74 : 18. Isa. 

52 : 5. 2 Tim. 3 : 2. Rev. 16 : 11, 21. 
Idolatr)- counted as. Isa. 65 : 7. Eze. 20 : 

27, 23. 
Hypocrisy counted as. Rev. 2 : 9. 
Saints grieved to hear. Psa. 44 : 15, 16. 
Psa 74 : 10, IS, 22. 
Give no occasion for. 2 Sam. 12 : 14. 1 

Tim. 6 : 1. 
Against the Holy Ghost, unpardonable. 

Mat. 12 : 31, 32. 
Connected with folly and pride. 2 Kin. 19 : 

22. Psa. 74 : 18. 
Punishment of Lev. 24 : 16. Isa, 65 : 7. 

Eze 20 : 27—33. Eze. 36 : 11, 12. 
Exemplified. The Danite, Lev. 24 : 11. 

Sennacherib, 2 Kin. 19 : 4, 10, 22. The 

Jews, Luke 22 : 65. Hymeneus, 1 Tim. 1 : 

20. 

No. 28. BLESSED, THE. 

Whom God chooses. Psa. 65 : 4. Eph. 1 : 

3, 4. 

Whom God calls. Isa. 61 : 2. Rev. 19 : 9. 
Who know Christ. Mat. 16 : 16, 17. 
V'l ho know the Gospel. Psa. 89 : 15. 
Who are not offended at Christ. Mat. 11 : 6. 
Who believe. Luke 1 : 45. Gal. 3 ; 9. 
Whose sins are forgiven. Psa. 32 : 1, 2. 

Rom 4 : 7. 
To whom God imputes righteousness with- 
out works. Rom. 4 : 6 — 9. 
Whom God chastens. Job 5 : 17. Psa. 94 : 

12. 
Who suffer for Christ. Luke 6 : 22. 
Who have the Lord for their God. Psa. 144 : 

16. 
Who trust in God. Psa. 2 : 12 Psa. 34 : 8. 

Psa. 40 : 4. Psa. 84 : 12. Jer. 17 : 7. 
Who fear God. Psa. 112 : 1. Psa. 12S : 1, 4. 
Who hear and keep the word of God. Psa. 

119:2 Jas. 1 : 25. Mat. 13 : 16. Luke 

1 1 -. 28. Rev. 1 : 3. Rev. 22 : 7. 
Who delight in the commandments of God. 

Psa. 112 : 1. 
Who keep the commandments of God. 

Rev. 22 : 14. 
Who wait for the Lord. Isa. 30 : 18. 
Whose strength is in the Lord. Psa. 84 : 6. 
Who hunger and thirst after righteousness. 

Mat 5 : 6. 
Who frequent the house of God. Psa. 65 : 

4. Psa. 84 : 4. 

Who avoid the wicked. Psa. 1 : 1. 
Who endure temptation. Jas. 1 : 12. 
Who watch against sin. Rev. 16 : 16. 
Who rebuke sinners. Pro. 24 : 25. 
Who watch for the Lord. Luke 12 : 37. 
Who die in the Lord. Rev. 14 : 13. 



Who have part in the first resurrection. 

Rev. 20 : 6. 
Who favour saints. Gen. 12 : 3. Ruth 2 : 19. 
The undefiled. Psa. 119 : 1. 
The pure in heart. Mat. 5 : 8. 
The just. Psa. 106 : 3. Pro. 10 : 6. 
The children of the just. P o. 20 : 7. 
The righteous. Psa. 5 : 12. 
The generation of the upright. Psa. 112 : 2. 
The faithful. Pro. 28 : 20. 
The poor in spirit. Mat. 5 : 3. 
The meek. Mat. 5 : 5. 
The merciful. Mat. 5 : 7. 
The bountiful. Deu. 15 : 10. Psa. 41 : 1. 

Pro. 22 : 9. Luke 14 : 13, 14. 
The peace-makers. Mat. 6 : 9. 
Holy mourners. Mat. 5 : 4. Luke 6 : 21. 
Saints at the judgment-day. Mat. 25 : 34. 
Who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 

Luke 14 : 15. Rev. 19 : 9. 

No. 29. BLINDNESS, SPIRITUAL. 

Explained. Jno. 1:6. 1 Cor. 2 : 14. 

The eftect of sin. Mat. 6 : 23. Jno. 3 : 19, 

20. 
Unbelief the 'effect of. 2 Cor. 4:3,4. 
Uncharitableness, a proof of. 1 Jno. 2 : 9, 

11. 
A work of the devil. 2 Cor. 4 : 4. 
Leads to all evil. Eph. 4 : 17—19. 
Is inconsistent with communion with God. 

1 Jno. 1 : 6, 7. 
Of ministers, fatal to themselves and to the 

people. Mat. 15 : 14. 
The wicked are in. Psa. 82 : 5. Jer. 5 : 21. 
The self-righteous are in. Mat. 23 : 19, 26. 

Rev. 3 : 17. 
The wicked wilfully guilty of. Isa. 26 : 11. 

Rom. 1 : 19—21. 
Judicially inflicted. Psa. 69 : 23. Isa. 29 : 

10. Isa. 44 : 18. Mat. 13 : 13, 14. Jno. 12 : 

40. 
Pray for the removal of. Psa. 13 : 3. Psa. 

119 : 18. 
Christ appointed to remove. Isa. 42 : 7. 

Luke 4 : 18. Jno. 8 : 12. Jno. 9 : 39. 2 

Cor. 3:14. 2 Cor. 4 : 6. 
Christ appoints his ministers to remove. 

Mat. 5 : 14. Acts 26 : 18. 
Saints are delivered from. Jno. S : 12. Eph. 

6 : 8. Col. 1 : 13. 1 The. 5 : 4, 5. 1 Pet. 

2:9. 
Removal of, illustrated. Mat. 11 : 5. Jno. 

9 : 7, 11, 25. Acts 9 : 18. Rev. 3 : 18. 
Exemplified. Israel, Rom. 11 : 25. 2 Cor. 

3 : 15. Scribes and Pharisees, Mat. 23 : 

16, 24. Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3 : 17. 

No. 30. BOLDNESS, HOLY. 

Christ set an example of. Jno. 7 : 26. 

Is through faith in Christ. Eph. 3 : 12. 

Heb. 10 : 19. 
A characteristic of saints. • Pro. 28 : 1. 
Produced by 

Trust in God. Isa. 50 : 7. 



BON. 



CAL. 



11 



CAR. 



CHA. 



The fear of God. Acts 5 : 29. 
Faithfulness to God. 1 Tim. 3 : 13. 

Express your trust in God with. Heb. 13 : 6. 

Have, in prayer. Eph. 3 : 12. Heb. 4 : 16. 

Saints shall have, in judgment. 1 Jno. 4 : 
17. 

Exhortations to. Jos. 1:7. 2 Chr. 19 : 11. 
Jer. 1 : 8. Eze. 3 : 9. 

Pray for. Acts 4 : 29. Eph. 6 : 19, 20. 

Ministers should exhibit, in 
Faithfulness to their people. 2 Cor. 7 : 4. 

2 Cor. 10 : 1. 
Preaching. Acts 4 : 31. Phi. 1 : 14. 
Reproving sin. Isa. 68 : 1. Mic. 3 : 8. 
The face of opposition. Acts 13 : 46. 1 
The. 2 : 2. 

Exemplified. Jibraham, Gen. 18 : 22—32. 
Jacob, Gen. 32 : 24—29. Moses, Exo. 32 : 
31, 32. Exo. 33 : 18. Jiaron, Num. 16 : 47, 
48. David, 1 Sam. 17 : 45. Elijah, 1 Kin. 
18 : 15, 18. Nehemiah, Neh. 6 : 11. Sha- 
drach, Dan. 3 : 17, 18. Daniel, Dan. 6 : 10. 
Joseph, Mar. 15 : 43. Peter and John, Acts 
4 : 8—13. Stephen, Acts 7 : 51. Paul, 
Acts 9 : 27, 29. Acts 19 : 8. Barnabas, 
Acts, 14 : 3. Apollos, Acts 18 : 26. 

No. 31. BONDAGE, SPIRITUAL. 

Is to the devil. 1 Tim. 3:7. 2 Tim. 2 : 26. 

Is to the fear of death. Heb. 2 : 14, 15. 

Is to sin. Jno. 8 : 34. Acts 8 : 23. Rom. 6 : 

16. Rom. 7 : 23, 2 Pet. 2 : 19. 
Deliverance from, promised. Isa. 42 : 6, 7. 
Christ delivers from. Luke 4 : 18, 21. Jno. 

8 : 36. Rom. 7 : 24, 25. Eph. 4 : 8. 
The gospel, the instrument of deliverance 

from. Jno. 8 : 32. Rom. 8 : 2. 
Saints are delivered from. Rom. 6 : 18, 22. 
Deliverance from, illustrated. Deu. 4 : 20. 
Typified. Israel in Egypt. Exo. 1 : 13, 14. 

No. 32. BUSY-BODIES. 
Fools are. Pro. 20 : 3. 

The idle are. 2 The. 3:11. 1 Tim. 5 : 13. 
Are mischievous tale-bearers. 1 Tim. 5 : 13. 
Bring mischief upon themselves. 2 Kin. 14 : 

10. Pro. 26 : 17. 
Christians must not be. 1 Pet. 4 : 15. = 

No. 33. CALL OF GOD, THE. 
By Christ. Isa. 55 : 5. Rom. 1 : 6. 
By his Spirit. Rev. 22 : 17. 
By his works. Psa. 19 : 2, 3. Rom. 1 : 20. 
By his ministers. Jer. 35 : 15. 2 Cor. 5 : 20. 
By his gospel. 2 The. 2 : 14. 
Is from darkness. 1 Pet. 2 ; 9. 
Addressed to all. Isa. 45 : 22. Mat. 20 : 16. 
Most reject. Pro. 1 : 24. Mat. 20 : 16. 
Effectual to saints. Psa. 110 : 3. Acts 13 : 

4S. 1 Cor. 1 : 24. 

To SAINTS, IS 

Of grace. Gal. 1 : 15. 2 Tim. 1 : 9. 
Accordiag to the purpose of God. Rom. 

8:28. Rom. 9 : 11, 23, 24. 
High. Phi. 3 : 14. 
Holy. 2 Tim. 1 : 9. 



Heavenly. Heb. 3 : 1. 

To fellowship with Christ. 1 Cor. 1 : 9. 

To holiness. 1 The. 4 : 7. 

To liberty. GaL6 : 13. 

To peace. 1 Cor. 7 : 15. Col. 3 : 15. 

To glory and virtue. 2 Pet. 1 : 3. 

To the eternal glory of Christ. 2 The. 2 : 

14. 1 Pet. 5 : 10. 
To eternal life. 1 Tim. 6 : 12. 
Partakers of justified. Rom. 8 : 30. 
Walk worthy of Eph. 4 : 1. 
Blessedness of receiving. Rev. 19 : 9. 
Praise God for. 1 Pet. 2 : 9. 
Illustrated. Pro. 9 : 3, 4. Mat. 23 : 3—9. 
Rejection of, leads to 
Judicial blindness. Isa. 6 : 9, with Acts 

28 : 24—27. Rom. 11 : 8—10. 
Delusion. Isa. 66 : 4. 2 The 2 : 10, 11. 
Withdrawal of the means of grace. Jer. 

26 : 4—6. Acts 13 : 46. Acts 18 : 6. 

Rev. 2 : 5. 
Temporal judgments. Isa. 28 : 12. Jer. 

6 : 16, 19. Jer. 35 : 17. Zee. 7 : 12—14. 
Exclusion from the benefits of the gospel. 

Luke 12 : 24. 
Rejection by God. Pro. 1 : 24—32. Jer. 

6 : 19, 30. 
Condemnation. Jno. 12 : 48. Heb. 2 : 

1—3. Heb. 12 : 25. 
Destruction. Pro. 29 : 1. Mat. 22 : 3—7. 

No. 34. CARE. 

About earthly things ' forbidden. Mat. 6: 
25. Luke 12 : 22, 29. Jno. 6 : 27. 

God's providential goodness should keep us 
from. Mat. 6 : 26, 28, 30. Luke 22 : 35. 

God's promises should keep us from. Heb. 
13 :5. 

Trust in God should free us from. Jer. 17 : 
7, 8. Dan. 3 : 16. 

Should be cast on God. Psa. 37 : 5. Psa. 
55 : 22. Pro. 16 : 3. 1 Pet. 5 : 7. 

An obstruction to the gospel. Mat. 13 : 22. 
Luke 8 : 14. Luke 14 : 18—20. 

Be without. 1 Cor. 7 : 32. Phi. 4 : 6. 

Unbecoming in saints. 2 Tim. 2 : 4. 

Inutility of Mat. 6 :*27. Luke 12 : 25, 26. 

Vanity of Psa. 39 : 6. Ecc. 4 : 8. 

Warning against. Luke 21 : 34. 

Sent as a punishment to the wicked. Eze. 
4 : 16. Eze. 12 : 19. 

Exemplified. Martha, Luke 10 : 41. Per- 
sons who offered to follow Chnst, Luke 9 : 
57, &c. 
No. 35. CHARACTER OF SAINTS. 

Attentive to Christ's voice, Jno. 10 : 3, 4. 

Blameless and harmless. Phi. 2 : 15. 

Bold. Pro. 28 : 1. 

Contrite. Isa, 57 : 15. Isa. 66 : 2. 

Devout. Acts 8 : 2. Acts 22 : 12. 

Faithful. Rev. 17 : 14. 

Fearing God. Mai. 3 : 16. Acts 10 : 2. 

Following Christ. Jno. 10 : 4, 27. 

Godly. Psa. 4:3. 2 Pet. 2:9. 



CHA. 



12 



CHA. 



Guileless. Jno. 1 : 47. 

Holy. Deu. 7 : 6. Deu. 14 : 2. Col. 3 : 12. 

Humble. Psa. 34 : 2. 1 Pet. 5 : 5. 

Hungering after righteousness. Mat. 5 : 6. 

Just. Gen, 6 : 9. Hab. 2 : 4. Luke 2 : 25. 

Led by the Spirit. Rom. 8 : 14. 

Liberal. Isa. 32 : 8. 2 Cor. 9 : 13. 

Loving. Col. 1:4. 1 The. 4 : 9. 

Lowly. Pro. 16 : 19. 

Loathing themselves. Eze. 20 : 43. 

Meek. Isa. 29 : 19. Mat. 5 : 5. 

Merciful. Psa. 37 : 26. Mat. 5 : 7. 

Newf creatures. 2 Cor. 6 : 17. Eph. 2 : 10. 

Obedient. Rom. 16 : 19. 1 Pet. 1 : 14. 

Poor in spirit. Mat. 5 : 3. 

Prudent. Pro. 16 : 21. 

Pure in heart. Mat. 5:8. 1 Jno. 3 : 3. 

Righteous. Isa. 60 : 21. Luke 1 : 6. 

Sincere. 2 Cor. 1 : 12. 2 Cor. 2 : 17. 

Stedfast. Acts 2 : 42. Col. 2 : 5. 

Taught of God. Isa. 54 : 13. 1 Jno. 2 : 27. 

True 2 Cor. 6 : 8. 

Undefiled. Psa. 119 : 1. 

Upright. 1 Kin, 3 : 6. Psa. 15 : 2. 

Watchful. Luke 12 : 37. 

Zealous of good works. Tit. 2 : 14. 

No. 36. CHARACTER OF THE 

WICKED. 

Abominable. Rev. 21 : 8. 
Alienated from God. Eph. 4 : 18. Col. 1 : 21. 
Blasphemous. Luke 22 : 65. Rev. 16 : 9. 
Blinded. 2 Cor. 4 : 4. Eph. 4 : 18. 
Boastful. Psa, 10 : 3. Psa. 49 : 6. 
Conspiring against saints. Neh. 4 : 8. Neh. 

6 : 2. Psa, 38 : 12. 
Covetous. Mic. 2 : 2. Rom. 1 : 29. 
Deceitful. Psa. 5 : 6. Rom. 3 : 13. 
Delighting in the iniquity of others. Pro. 

2 : 14. Rom. 1 : 32. 
Despising saints. Neh. 2 : 19. Neh. 4 : 2. 

2 Tim. 3 : 3, 4. 
Destructive. Isa. 59 : 7. 
Disobedient. Neh. 9 : 26. Tit. 3:3. 1 Pet. 

2:7. 
Enticing to evil. Pro* 1 : 10—14. 2 Tim. 3 : 6. 
Envious. Neh. 2 : 10. Tit. 3 : 3. 
Fearful. Pro 28 : 1. Rev 21 : 8. 
Fierce. Pro. 16 : 29. 2 Tim, 3 : 3. 
Foolish Deu 32 : 6. Psa, 5 : 5. 
Forgetting God, Job 8 : 13. 
Fraudulent. Psa 37 : 21. Mic. 6 : 11. 
Froward. Pro 21 : 8. Isa. 67 : 17. 
Glorying in their shame. Phi. 3 : 19. 
Hard-hearted. Eze. 3 : 7, 
Hating the light. Job 24 : 13. Jno. 3 : 20. 
Heady and high-minded. 2 Tim. 3 : 4. 
Hostile to God. Rom. 8 : 7. Col, 1 : 21. 
Hypocritical. Isa. 29 : 13. 2 Tim. s : 5. 
Ignorant of God. Hos. 4: 1. 2 The. 1 : 8. 
Impudent. Eze 2:4, 
Incontinent. 2 Tim. 3 : 3, 
Infidel. Psa. 10:4, Psa, 14 : 1. 
Loathsome. Pro. 13 : .5. 



Lovers of pleasure more tlian of God. 2 

Tim. 3 : 4. 
Lying. Psa. 53 : 3. Psa. 62 : 4. Isa. 59 : 4. 
Mischievous. Pro. 24 : 6. Mic. 7 : 3. 
Murderous. Psa. 10 : 8. Psa. 94 : 6. Rom, 

1 : 29. 
Praverless. Job 21 : 15. Psa 53 : 4. 
Persecuting. Psa. 69 : 26. Psa. 109 : 16. 
Perverse. Deu, 32 : 5. 

Proud. Psa. 69 : 12. Oba. 3. 2 Tim. 3 : 2. 
Rejoicing in the affliction of saints. Psa. 

35 : 15. 
Reprobate. 2 Cor. 13 : 5. 2 Tim. 3 : 8. 

Tit. 1 : 16. 
Selfish. 2 Tim. 3 : 2. 
Sensual. Phi, 3 : 19. Jude 19. 
Sold under sin, 1 Kin. 21 r20. 2 Kin. 17 : 17. 
Stiff-hearted. Eze. 2 : 4. 
Stiff-necked. Exo. 33 : 5. , Acts 7 : 51. 
Uncircumcised in heart. Jer. 9 : 26. Acts 

7:61. 
Unjust. Pro. 11 : 7. Isa. 26 : 10. 
Unmerciful. Rom. 1 : 31. 
Ungodly. Pro. 16 : 27. 
Unholy. 2 Tim. 3 : 2. 
Unprofitable. Mat. 25 : 30. Rom. 3 : 12. 
Unruly. Tit. I : 10. 
Unthankful. Luke 6 : 35. 2 Tim. 3 : 2. 
Untoward. Acts 2 : 40. 
Unwise. Deu. 32 ; 6. 

No. 37. CHARITY. 
Explained. 1 Cor. 13 : 4—7. 
Enjoined. Col. 3 : 14. (See love to man.) 

No. 38. CHASTITY. 
Commanded. Exo. 20 : 14. Pro. 31 : 3- 

Acts 15 : 20. Rom. 13 : 13. Col. 3:5. 1 

The. 4 : 3. 
Required in look. Job 31 : 1. Mat. 5 : 28. 
Required in heart. Pro 6 : 25. 
Required in speech. Eph. 5 : 3. 
Keep the body in. 1 Cor. 6 : 13, 15—18. 
Preserved by wisdom. Pro. 2 : 10, 11, 16. 

Pro. 7 : 1—5. 
Saints are kept in. Ecc. 7 : 26. 
Advantages of. 1 Pet. 3:1,2. 
Shun those devoid of. 1 Cor. 5:11. 1 Pet. 

4 :3. 
The wicked are devoid of. Rom. 1 : 29. 

Eph. 4 : 19. 2 Pet 2 : 14. Jude 8. 
Temptation to deviate from, dangerous. 2 

Sam. 11 :2— 4. 
Consequences of associating with those de- 
void of Pro. 6 : 3—11. Pro. 7 : 25—27. 

Pro 22 : 14. 
Want of, excludes from heaven. Gal. 6 : 

19—21. 
Drunkenness destructive to. Pro. 23 : 31 — 33. 
Breach of, punished. 1 Cor. 3 : 16, 17. 

Eph. 5 : 5, 6. Heb, 13 : 4. Rev. 22 : 15. 
Motives for, 1 Cor, 6 : 19. 1 The 4 : 7 
Exemplified, JIhimelecb, Gen. 20 : 4, 6. 

Gen. 26 : 10, 11. Joseph. Gen. .39 : 7—10. 

RtUh, Ruth 3 : 10, U. Boaz. Ruth 3 : 1.3. 



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No. 39. CHILDREN. 



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Christ was an example to. Luke 2 : 61. 

Jno. 19 : 26, 27. 
Are a gift from God. Gen. 33 : 5. Psa. 127 : 3. 
Are capable of glorifying God. Psa. 8 : 2. 

Psa. 148 : 12, 13. Mat. 21 : 15, 16. 
Should ee 

Brought to Christ. Mar. 10 : 13—16. 

Brought early to the house of God. 1 Sam. 
1 :24. 

Instructed in the ways of God. Deu. 31 : 
12, 13. Pro. 22 : 6. 

Judiciously corrected. Pro. 22 : 15, Pro. 
29 : 17. 
Should 

Obey God. Deu. 30 : 2. 

Fear God. Pro. 24 : 21. 

Remember God. Ecc. 12 : 1. 

Attend to parental teaching. Pro. 1 : 8, 9. 

Honour parents. Exo 20 : 12. Heb. 12 : 9. 

Fear parents. Lev. 19 : 3. 

Obey parents. Pro. 6 : 20. Eph. 6 : 1. 

Take care of parents. 1 Tim. 5 : 4. 

Honour the aged. Lev. 19 : 32. 1 Pet. 5 : 5. 

Not imitate bad parents. Eze. 20 : IS. 

No. 40. CHILDREN, GOOD. 

The Lord is with. 1 Sam. 3 ; 19. 

Know the scriptures. 2 Tim. 3:15. 

Observe the law of God. Pro. 28 : 7. 

Their obedience to parents is well pleasing 
to God. Col 3 : 20. 

Partake of the promises of God. Acts 2 : 39. 

Shall be blessed. Pro. 3 : 1—4. Eph. 6 : 2, 3. 

Show love to parents. Gen 46 : 29. 

Obey parents. Gen. 28 : 7. Gen. 47 : 30. 

Attend to parental teaching. Pro. 13 : 1. 

Take care of parents. Gen. 46 : 9 — 11. Gen. 
47 : 12. 

Make their parents' hearts glad. Pro. 10 : 1. 
Pro. 29 : 17. 

Honour the aged. Job 32 : 6, 7. 

Adduced as a motive for submission to God. 
Heb. 1 i : 9. 

Character of, illustrative of conversion, 
Mat. 18 : 3. 

Illustrative of a teachable spirit. Mat 18 : 4. 

Exemplified Isaac, Gen 22 : 6 — 10. Joseph, 
Gen. 45 : 9. Gen. 46 : 29. JephthalCs 
daughter, Jud. 11 : 34, 36. Samson, Jud. 
13 ^24. Samuel, 1 Sam. 3 : 19. Obadiah, 
1 Kin. 18 : 12. Josiah, 2 Chr. 34 : 3. Esther, 
Est. 2 : 20. Job, Job 29 : 4. David, 1 Sam. 
17 :20 Psa. 71 : .5. Daniel, Dan 1 : 6 
John the Baptist, Luke 1 : 80. Children in 
the temple, Mat. 21 : 15, 16. Timothy, 2 
Tim. 3 : 15. 

No. 41. CHILDREN, WICKED. 
Know not God. 1 Sam. 2 : 12. 
Are void of understanding. Pro. 7 : 7. 
Are proud. Isa. 3 : 5. 
With regard to p.arents 

Hearken not to them. 1 Sam. 2 : 25. 



Despise them. Pro. 16 : 5, 20. Eze. 22 : 7. 

Curse them. Pro. 30 : 11. 

Bring reproach on tliem. Pro. 19 : 26. 

Are a calamity to them. Pro. 19 : 13. 

Are a grief to them. Pro. 17 : 25. 
Despise tlieir elders. Job 19 : 18. 
Punishment ok, for 

Setting light by parents. Deu. 27 : 16. 

Disobeying parents Deu. 21 : 21. 

Mocking parents. Pro. 30 : 17. 

Cursing parents. Exo. 21 : 17, with Mar. 
7 :10. 

Smiting parents. Exo. 21 : 15. 

Mocking saints. 2 Kin. 2 : 23, 24. 

Gluttony and drunkenness. Due 21 :20,21. 
Their guilt in robbing parents. Pro. 28 : 24. 
Exemplified Esau, Gen. 26 : 34, 36. Sons 

of Eli, 1 Sam. 2 : 12, 17. Sons of Samuel, 

1 Sam. 8 : 3. Jlbsalom, 2 Sam. 15 : 10. 

Jldonijah, 1 Kin. 1 : 6, 6. Children at 

Bethel, 2 Kin. 2 : 23. Adrammelech and 

Sharezer, 2 Kin 19 : 37. 

No. 42. CHRIST IS GOD. 

As Jehovah. Jsa. 40 : 3, with Mat. 3 : 3. 
As Jehovah of glory. Psa. 24 : 7, 10, with 

1 Cor 2 : 8. Jas. 2 : 1. 
As Jehovah, our Righteousness. Jer. 23 : 

5, 6, with 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 

As Jehovah, above all. Psa. 97 : 9, with 

Jno. 3 : 31. 
As Jehovah, the First and the Last. Isa. 44 : 

6, with Rev. 1 : 17. Isa. 48 : 12—16, with 
Rev. 22 : 13. 

As Jehovah's Fellow and Equal. Zee. 13 ; 

7, Phi. 2 : 6. 

As Jehovah of hosts. Isa. 6 : 1 — 3, with 

Jno 12 : 41. Isa. 8 : 13, 14, with 1 Pet. 2 : 8 
As Jehovah of David. Psa. 110 : 1, with 

Mat. 22 : 42—45. 
As Jehovah, the Shepherd. Isa. 40 : 10, 11. 

Heb 13 : 20. 
As Jehovah, for whose glory all things were 

created. Pro. 16 : 4, with Col. 1 : 16. 
As Jehovah, the Messenger of the covenant, 

Mai. 3 : 1, with Luke 2 : 27. 
Invoked as Jehovah, Joel 2 : 32, with 1 Cor. 

1 :2. 
As the Eternal God and Creator. Psa. 102 : 

24—27. with Heb 1 : S, 10—12. 
As the Mighty God. Isa. 9 : 6. 
As the Great God and Saviour. Hos. 1 : 7, 

with Tit. 2:13. 
As God over all. Rom. 9 : 5. 
As the true God. Jer. 10 : 10, with 1 Jno. 

5 :20. 
As God, the Word. Jno. 1 : 1. 
As God, the Judge. Ecc. 12 : 14, with 1 Cor. 

4:5. 2 Cor. 5:10. 2 Tim 4 : 1. 
As Emanuel. Isa. 7 : 14, with Mat, 1 : 23. 
As King of king.s aud Lord of lords. Dan. 

10 : 17, with Rev. 1 : 6. Rev. 17 : 14. 
As the Holy One. 1 Sam. 2 : 2, with Acts 

3 : 14. 
As the Lord from heaven. 1 Cor. 15 : 47. 



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Gen. 2 : 3, with 



As the Lord of the Sabbath 

Mat. 12 : 8. 
As Lord of all. Acts 10 : 36. Rom. 10 : 11—13. 
As Son of God. Mat. 26 : 63—67. 
As the Only-begotten Son of the Father, 

Jno 1 : 14, 18. Jno.3: 16,18. 1 Jno. 4 : 9. 
His blood is called the blood of God. Acts 

20 : 28. 
As One with the Father. Jno. 10:30, 38. 

Jno. 12 : 45. Jno. 14 : 7—10. Jno. 17 : 10. 
As sending the Spirit, equally with the 

Father. Jno. 14 : 16, with Jno. 15 : 26. 
As entitled to equal honour with the Father. 

Jno. 5 : 23, 
As Owner of all things, equally with the 

Father. Jno. 16 : 15 
As unrestricted by the law of the sabbath, 

equally with the Father. Jno. 5 : 17. 
As the Source of grace, equally with the 

Father. 1 The. 3:11. 2 The. 2 : 16, 17. 
As unsearchable, equally with the Father 

Pro. 30: 4. Mat. 11 : 27. 
As Creator of all things. Isa. 40 : 28. Jno. 

1 : 3. Col. 1 : 16. 
As Supporter and Preserver of all things 

Neh. 9 : 6, with Col. 1 : 17. Heb. 1 : 3. 
As possessed of the fulness of the Godhead 

Col. 2 : 9. 
As raising the dead. Jno. 5 : 21. 

40, 54. 
As raising himself from the dead 

19, 21. Jno. 10 : 18. 

9 : 6. Mic. 5 : 2, 
Heb. 1 : 
Mat. 18 



Jno. 6 



Jno. 2 
Jno. 1 



)— 10. Rev. 1 : 8 
: 20. Mat. 23 : 20, 



As Eternal. Isa. 

1. Col. 1 : 17. 
As Omnipresent. 

Jno. 3 : 13. 
As Omnipotent. Psa. 45 : 3. Phi. 3 : 21. 

Rev. 1 : 8. 
As Omniscient. Jno. 16 : 30. Jno. 21 : 17. 
As discerning the thoughts of the heart. 1 

Kin. 8 : 39, with Luke 5 : 22. Eze. 11 : 

5, with Jno. 2 : 24, 25. Rev. 2 : 23. 
As unchangeable. Mai. 3 : 6, with Heb. 1 : 

12. Heb. 13 : 8. 

As having power to torgive sins. Col. 3 : 

13, with Mar. 2 : 7, 10. 

As Giver of pastors to the Church. Jer. 3 : 

15, withEph. 4 : 11—13. 
As Husband of the Church. Isa 54 : 5, with 

Eph. 5 : 25—32. Jsa. 62 : 5, with Rev. 21 : 

2, 9. 

As the object of divine worship. Acts 7 : 

59. 2 Cor. 12 : 8, 9, Heb. 1 : 6. Rev. 5 : 12 
As the object of faith. Psa. 2 : 12, with 1 

Pet. 2 : 6. Jer. 17 : 5, 7, with Jno. 14 : 1. 
As God, He redeems and purifies the Church 

unto himself. Rev. 5 : 9, with Tit. 2 : 14 
As God, He presents the Church to himself 

Eph. 5 : 27, with Jude 24, 25. 
Saints live unto him, as God. Rom. 6:11, 

and Gal. 2 : 19, with 2 Cor. 5 : 15. 
Acknowledged by his Apostles. Jno. 20 : 28 
Acknowledged bv Old Testament saints. 

Gen. 17 : 1, with Gen. 48 : 15, 16. Gen. 



32 : 24—30, with Hos. 12 : 3—5. Jud. 6 : 

22—24. Jud. 13 : 21, 22. Job 19 : 25—27. 
No. 43. CHRI-ST, THE MEDIATOR. 
In virtue of his atonement. Eph. 2 : 13 — 18. 

Heb. 9 : 15. Heb. 12 : 24. 
The only One between God and man. 1 

Tim. 2 : 5. 
Of the gospel-covenant. Heb. 8 : 6. Heb. 

12 : 24. 
Typified. Moses, Deu. 6 : 5. Gal. 3 : 19. 

^aron, Num. 16 : 48. 

No.44. CHRIST, THE HIGH PRIEST. 

Appointed and called bj^ God. Heb. 3:1, 

2. Heb. 6 : 4, 5. 
After the order of Melchizedek. Psa. 110 : 

4, with Heb. 5 : 6. Heb 6': 20. Heb. 7 : 15, 17. 
Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests. 

Heb. 7 : 11, 16, 22. Heb. 8:1,2, 6. 
Consecrated with an oath. Heb. 7 : 20, 21. 
Has an unchangeable priesthood. Heb. 7 : 

23, 28. 
Is of unblemished purity. Heb. 7 : 26, 28. 
Faithful. Heb. 3 : 2. 

Needed no sacrifice for himself. Heb. 7 : 27. 
Offered himself a sacrifice. Heb. 9 : 14, 26. 
His sacrifice superior to all others. Heb. 9 : 

13, 14, 23. 
Offered sacrifice but once. Heb. 7 : 27. 
Made reconciliation. Heb. 2 : 17. 
Obtained redemption for us. Heb. 9 : 12. 
Entered into heaven. Heb. 4 : 14. Heb. 10 : 12. 
Sympathizes with saints. Heb. 2 : 18. Heb. 

4 : 1.5. 
Intercedes. Heb. 7 : 25. Heb. 9 : 24. 
Blesses. Num. 6 : 23—26, with Acts 3 : 26. 
On his throne. Zee. 6 : 13. 
.Appointment of, an encouragement ^:o sted- 

fastness. Heb. 4 : 14. 
Typified. Melchizedek, Gen. 14 : 18—20. 

Jlaron, ^c. Exo. 40 : 12—15. 

No. 45. CHRIST, THE PROPHET. 
Foretold. Deu. 18 : 15, IS. Isa. 62 : 7. Nah. 

1 :15. 
Anointed with the Holy Ghost. Isa. 42 : 1. 

Isa. 61 : 1, with Luke 4 : 18. Jno. 3 : 34. 
Alone knows and reveals God. Mat. 11 : 

27. Jno. 3 : 2, 13, 34. Jno. 17 : 6, 14, 26. 

Heb. 1 : 1, 2. 
Declared his doctrine to be that of the Father. 

Jno. 8 : 26, 23. Jno. 12 : 49, 60. Jno. 14 : 

10, 24. Jno. 15 : 16. Jno. 17 : 8, 16. 
Preached the gospel, and worked miracles. 

Mat, 4:23. Mat. 11 : 6. Luke 4 : 43. 
Foretold things to come. Mat. 24 : 3 — 35. 

Luke 19 : 41—44. 
Faithful to his trust. Luke 4 : 43. Jno. 17 : 

Heb. 3 : 2. Rev. 1 : 5. Rev. 3 : 14. 
Abounded in wisdom. Luke 2 : 40, 47, 52. 

Col. 2 : 3. 
Mighty in deed and word. Mat. 13 : 54. 

Mar. 1 : 27. Luke 4 : 32. Jno 7 : 46. 
Meek and unostentatious in his teaching. 

Isa. 42 : 2. Mat. 12 : 17—20, 



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God commands us to hear. Deu. IS : 15. 

Acts 3 : 2± 
God will severely visit our neglect of 

Deu. 18 : 19. Acts 3 : 23 Heb. 2 : 3. 
Typified. Moses, Deu. 18 : 15. 

No. 46. CHRIST, THE KING. 
Foretold. Num. 24 : 17. Psa. 2 : 6. Psa. 

45th. Isa. 9 :7. ,Jer. 23 : 5. Ivjic. 5 : 2. 
Glorious. Psa. 24: 7— 10. 1 Cor. 2: 8. Jas 2:1. 
Supreme. Psa 89 : 27. Rev. 1 : 5. Rev. 19 : 16. 
Sits in the throne of God. Rev. 3 ; 21. 
Sits on the throne of David. Isa. 9 : 7. Eze. 

37 : 24, 25. Luke 1 : 32. Acts 2 : 30. 
Is king of Zion. Psa. 2 : 6. Isa 62 : 7. Zee. 

9 : 9. Mat. 21 : 5. Jno. 12 : 12—15. 
Has a righteous kingdom. Psa. 45 : 6, with 

Keb. 1 : 8, 9. Isa. 32 : 1. Jer. 23 : 6. 
Has an everlasting kingdom. Dan. 2 : 44 

Dan. 7 : 14. Luke 1 : 33. 
Has an universal kingdom. Psa. 2 : 8. Psa. 

72 : 8. Zee. 14 : 9. Rev. 11 : 15. 
His kingdom, not of this world. Jno. 18 : 36 
Saints, the subjects of. Col. 1 : 13. Rev. 15 : 3 
Saints receive a kingdom from. Luke 22 : 

29, 30. Heb. 12 : 28. 
Acknowledged by 

The wise men from the East. Mat. 2 : 2. 

Nathanel. Jno. 1 : 49. 

His followers. Luke 19 : 38. Jno. 12 : 13. 
Declared by himself. Mat. 26 : 34. Jno. 18 : 37. 
Written on his cross. Jno. 19 : 19. 
The Jews shall seek unto. Hos. 3 : 6. 
Saints shall behold. Isa. 33 : 17. Rev. 22 : 3, 4 
Kings shall do homage to. Psa. 72 : 10. Isa. 

49 :7. 
Shall overcome all his enemies. Psa. 110 : 

1. Mar. 12 : 36. 1 Cor. 15 : 25. Rev. 17 : 14 
Typified. Melchizedek, Gen. 14 : 18. David, 

1 Sam. 16 : 1, 12, 13, with Luke 1 : 32. 

Solomon, 1 Chr. 28 : 6, 7. 
No. 47. CHRIST, THE SHEPHERD. 
Foretold. Gen. 49 : 24. Isa. 40 : 11. Eze. 

34 : 23. Eze. 37 : 24. 
The Chief 1 Pet. 6 : 4. 
The good. Jno. 10 : 11, 14. 
The great. Mic. 6 : 4. Heb. 13 : 20. 
His sheep 

He knows. Jno. 10 : 14, 27. 

He calls. Jno. 10 : 3. 

He gathers. Isa. 40 : 11. Jno. 10 : 16. 

He guides. Psa. 23 : 3. Jno. 10 : 3, 4. 

He feeds. Psa 23 : 1, 2. Jno. 10 : 9. 

He cherishes tenderly. Isa. 40 : 11. 

He protects and preserves. Jer. 31 : 10, 
Eze. .34 : 10. Zee. 9 : 16. Jno. 10 : 28. 

He laid down his life for. Zee. 13 : 7. Mat. 
26 : 31. Jno 10 : 11, 15. Acts 20 : 28. 

He gives eternal life to. Jno. 10 : 28. 
Typified. David, 1 Sam. 16 : 11. 
No. 48. CHRIST, THE HEAD OF 

THE CHURCH. 
Predicted. Psa 118 : 22, with Mat. 21 : 42. 
Appointed by God. Eph. 1 : 22. 



Declared by himself Mat. 21 : 42. 

As his mystical body. Eph. 4 : 12, 15. Eph. 

5 : 23. 
Has the pre-eminence in all things. 1 Cor. 

11 :3. Eph. 1 :22. Col 1 : 18. 
Commissioned his Apostles. Mat. 10 : 1, 7. 

Riat 28 : 19. 
Instituted the sacraments. Mat. 28 : 19. 

Luke 22 : 19, 20. 
Imparts gifts. Psa. 68 : 18, with Eph. 4 : 8. 
Saints are complete in. Col 2 :_J0. 
Perverters of the truth do not hold. Col. 2 : 

18, 19. 
No. 49. CHRIST, CHARACTER OF. 
Altogether lovely. Song of Sol. 6 : 16. 
Holy. Luke 1 : 35. Acts 4 : 27. Rev. 3 : 7. 
Righteous. Isa. 53 : 11. Heb. 1 : 9. 
Good. Mat. 19 : 16. 
Faithful. Isa. 11:5. 1 The. 5 : 24. 
True. Jno. 1 : 14. Jno. 7 : 18. 1 Jno. 5 : 20. 
Just. Zee. 9 : 9. Jno. 5 : 30. Acts 22 : 14. 
Guileless. Isa. 63 : 9. 1 Pet. 2 : 22. 
Sinless. Jno. 8 : 46. 2 Cor. 5 : 21. 
Spotless. 1 Pet. 1 : 19. 
Innocent. Mat. 27 : 4. 
Harmless. Heb. 7 : 26. 
Resisting temptation. Mat. 4 : 1 — 10. 
Obedient to God the Father. Psa. 40 : 8. 

Jno. 4 : 34. Jno. 15 : 10. 
Zealous. Luke 2 : 49. Jno. 2 : 17. Jno. 8 : 29. 
Meek. Isa. 63 : 7. Zee. 9 : 9. Mat. 11 : 29. 
Lowly in heart. Mat. 11 : 29. 
Merciful. Heb. 2 : 17. 
Patient. Isa. 63 : 7. Mat. 27 : 14. 
Long-suftering. 1 Tim. 1 : 16. 
Compassionate. Isa. 40 : 11. Luke 19 : 41. 
Benevolent. Mat. 4 : 23, 24. Acts 10 : 38. 
Loving. Jno. 13 : 1. Jno. 16 : 13. 
Self-denying. Mat. 8 : 20. 2 Cor. 8 : 9. 
Humble. Luke 22 : 27. Phi. 2 : 8. 
Resigned. Luke 22 : 42. 
Forgiving. Luke 23 : 34. 
Subject to his parents. Luke 2 : 51. 
Saints are conformed to. Rom. 8 : 29. 
No. 50. CHURCH, THE. 
Belongs to God. 1 Tim. 3 : 15. 
The body of Christ. Eph 1 : 23. Col. 1 : 24. 
Christ, the foundation-stone of 1 Cor. 3 : 

11. Eph. 2 : 20. 1 Pet. 2 : 4, 6. 
Christ, the head of Eph. 1 : 22. Eph. 6 : 23. 
Loved by Christ So. of Sol. 7 : 10. Eph. 5 : 25. 
Purchased by the blood of Christ. Acts 20 : 

28. Eph. 5 : 25. Heb. 9 : 12. 
Sanctified and cleansed by Christ. 1 Cor. 

" : 11. Eph. 5 : 26, 27. 
Subject to Christ. Rom. 7 : 4. Eph. 5 : 24. 
The object of the grace of God. Isa. 27 : 3. 

2 Cor 8 : 1. 
Displays the wisdom of God. Eph, 3 : 10. 
Shows forth the praises of God. Isa. 60 : 6. 
God defends. Psa. 89 : 18. Isa. 4 : 5. Isa. 

49 : 25. Mat, 16:18. 
God provides ministers for. Jer. 3 : 15. Eph. 

■ : 11, 12. 



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Glory to be ascribed to God by. Eph. 3 : 21. 
Elect. 1 Pet. 5 : 13. 
Glorious Psa 45 : 13. Eph. 5 : 27. 
Clothed in righteousness. Rev. 19 : 8. 
Believers continually added to, by the Lord. 

Acts 2 : 47. Acts 5 : 14. Acts 11 : 24. 
Unity of. Rom. 12 : 6. 1 Cor. 10 : 17. 1 

Cor. 12 : 12. Gal. 3 : 28. 
Saints baptized into, by one Spirit. 1 Cor. 

12 : 13. 
Ministers commanded to feed. Acts 20 : 28. 
Is edified by the word. 1 Cor. 14 : 4, 13. 

Eph. 4 : 15, 16. 
The wicked persecute. Acts 8 : 1 — 3. 1 

The. 2 : 14, 15. 
Not to be despised. 1 Cor. 11 : 22. 
Defiling of, will be punished. 1 Cor. 3 : 17. 
Extent of, predicted. Isa. 2 : 2. Eze. 17 : 22 

—24. Dan. 2 : 34, 35. 

No. 51. COMMANDMENTS, THE 

TEN. 

Spoken by God. Exo. 20 : 1. Deu. 5 : 4, 22. 
Written by God. Exo, 32 : 16. Exo. 34 : 1, 

28. Deu. 4 : 13. Deu. 10 : 4. 
Enumerated. Exo. 20 : 3—17. 
Summed up by Christ. Mat. 22 : 35 — 40. 
Law of, is spiritual. Mat. 5 : 28. Rom. 7 : 

14. (See Law of God.) 

No. 52. COMMUNION WITH GOD. 

Is communion with the Father. 1 Jno. 1 : 3. 
Is communion with the Son. 1 Cor. 1 : 9. 

IJno 1 : 3. Rev. 3 : 20. 
Is communion with the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 

12 : 13. 2 Cor. 13 : 14. Phi 2 : 1. 
Reconciliation must precede. Amos 3 : 3. 
Hohness essential to. 2 Cor. 6 ; 14 — 16. 
Promised to the obedient. Jno. 14 : 23. 
Saints 

Desire. Psa. 42 : 1. Phi. 1 : 23. 

Have, in meditation. Psa. 63 : 5, 6. 

Have, in prayer. Phi. 4 : 6. Heb. 4 : 16. 

Have, in the Lord's supper. 1 Cor. 10 : 16. 

Should always enjoy. Psa. 16 : 8. Jno. 14 : 
16—18. 
Exemplified. Enoch, Gen. 6 : 24. Noah, 

Gen. 6 : 9. Abraham, Gen 18 : 33. Jacob, 

Gen. 32 : 24—29. Moses, Exo. 33 : 11—23. 
No. 53. COMMUNION OF SAINTS. 
According to the prayer of Christ. Jno. 17 : 

20, 21. 

Is WITH 

God. 1 Jno. 1 : 3. 

Saints in heaven. Heb. 12 : 22—24. 

Each other. Gal 2:9. 1 Jno. 1 : 3, 7. 
God marks with liis approval. Mai. 3 : 16. 
Christ is present in Mat. 13 : 20. 
In public and social worship. Psa. 34 : 3. 

.^sa. 55 : 14 Acts 1 : 14. Heb. 10 : 25. 
In the Lord's supper. 1 Cor. 10 : 17. 
In holy conversation. Mai. 3 : 16. 
In prayer for each other. 2 Cor. 1 : 11. 

Eph. 6 : 18. 



In exhortation. Col. 3 : 16. Heb. 10 : 25. 
In mutual comfort and edification. 1 The. 

4:18. 1 The. 5: 11. 
In mutual sympathy and kindness. Rom. 

12 : 15. Eph. 4 : 32. 
Delight of. Psa. 16 : 3. Psa. 42 : 4. Psa. 

133 : 1—3. Rom. 15 : 32. 
Exhortation to. Eph. 4 : 1—3. 
Opposed to communion with the wicked. 

2 Cor 6 : 14—17. Eph. 5 : 11. 
Exemplified. Jonathan, 1 Sam. 23 : 16. David, 

Psa. 119 : 63. Daniel, Dan. 2 : 17, 13. 

Apostles, Acts 1 : 14. The Primitive 

Church, Acts 2 : 42. Acts 6 : 12. Paul, 

Acts 20 : 36—38. 

No. 54. COMMUNION OF THE 
lord's SUPPER. 

Prefigured. Exo 12 : 21—28. 1 Cor. 5 : 7, 8. 

Instituted. Mat. 26 : 26. 1 Cor. 11 : 23. 

Object of Luke 22 : 19. 1 Cor. 11 : 24, 26. 

Is the communion of the body and blood of 
Christ. 1 Cor. 10 : 16. 

Both bread and wine are necessary to be re- 
ceived in. Mat 26 : 27. 1 Cor. 11 : 26. 

Self-examination commanded before par- 
taking of 1 Cor. 11 : 28, 31. 

Newness of heart and life necessary to the 
worthy partaking of. 1 Cor. 5 : 7, 8. 

Partakers of, should be wholly separate unto 
God. 1 Cor. 10 : 21. 

Was continually partaken of, by the Primi- 
tive Churcli. ' Acts 2 : 42. Acts 20 : 7. 

Unworthy partakers of 
Are guilty of the body and blood of Christ. 

1 Cor. 11 : 27. 
Discern not the Lord's body. 1 Cor. 11 :29. 
Are visited with judgments. 1 Cor. 11 : 30. 

No. 55. COMPASSION AND SYM- 
PATHY. 

Christ set an example of. Luke 19 : 41, 42. 
Exhortation to. Rom. 12 : 15. 1 Pet. 3 : 8. 
Exercise towards. 

The aftlicted. Job 6 : 14. Heb. 13 : 3. 

The chastened. Isa. 22 : 4. Jer. 9 : 1. 

Enemies. Psa. 35 : 13. 

The poor. Pro. 19 : 17. 

The weak. 2 Cor. 11 : 29. Gal. 6 : 2. 

Saints. 1 Cor. 12 : 25, 26. 
Inseparable from love to God. 1 Jno. 3 : 17. 
Motives to 

The compassion of God. Mat. 18 : 27, 33. 

The sense of our infirmities. Heb. 5 : 2. 
The wicked made to feel, for saints. Psa. 

106 : 46. 
Promise to those who show. Pro. 19 : 17. 
Illustrated. Luke 10 : .33 Luke 15 : 20. 
Exemplified. Pha-oo.h^s Daughter, Exo. 2 : 

6 Shobi, c?-c. 2 Sam. 17 : 27—29. E'ijah, 

1 Kin 17 : 18, 19. Nehemiah, Neh 1 : 4. 

Job's friends. Job. 2 : 11. Job, Job 30 : 

25. David, Psa 35 : 13, 14. Jews, Jno. 11 : 

19. Paul, 1 Cor. 9 : 22. 



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No. 56. COMPASSION AND SYM- 
PATHY OF CHRIST, THE. 

Necessary to his i)riestly office. Heb. 6 : 2, 

with verse 7. 
Manifested for the 

Weary and heavy-laden. Mat. 11 : 28—30 

Weak in faith. !sa. 40 : 11. Jsa. 42 : 3, 
with Mat 12 : 20. 

Tempted. Heb. 2 : 18. 

Afflicted. Luke 7 : 13. Jno. 11 : 33, 35. 

Diseased. Mat. 14 : 14. Mar. 1 : 41. 

Poor. Mar. 8:2. 

Perishing sinners. Mat. 9 : 36. Luke 19 : 41, 
An encouragement to prayer. Heb. 4 ; 15 
Saints should imitate. 1 Pet. 3 : 8. 

No. 57. CONDEMNATION. 
The sentence of God against sin Mat. 25 : 41, 
Universal, caused by the offence of Adam, 

Rom. 5 : 12, 16, 18. 
Inseparable consequence of sin. Pro. 12 : 2. 

Rom 6 : 23. 
Increased by 

Impenitence. Mat. 11 : 20—24. 

Unbelief Jno. 3 : 18, 19. 

Pride. 1 Tim. 3 : 6. 

Oppression. Jas. 6 : 1—5. 

Hypocrisy. Mat. 23 : 14. 
Conscience testifies to the justice of. Job 9 : 

20. Rom. 2:1. Tit. 3:11. 
The law testifies to the justice of. Rom. 3 : 19, 
According to men's deserts. Mat. 12 : 37, 

2 Cor. 11 : 15. 
Saints are delivered from by Christ. Jno, 

3:18. Jno. 5:24. Rom. 8 : 1, 33, 34. 
Of the wicked, an example. 2 Pet. 2 : 6, 

Jude 7. 
Chastisements are designed to rescue us 

from. 1 Cor. 11 : 32. 
Apostates ordained unto. Jude 4. 
Unbelievers remain under. Jno. 3 : 18, 36, 
The law is the ministration of 2 Cor. 3 : 9. 

No. 58. CONDUCT, CHRISTIAN. 
Believing God. Mar. 11 : 22. Jno. 14 : 1. 
Fearing God. Ecc. 12 : 13. 1 Pet. 2 : 17. 
Loving God. Deu. 6 : 6. Mat. 22 : 37. 
Following God. Eph. 5:1. 1 Pet. 1 : 16, 16 
Obeying God. Ecc. 12 : 13. Luke 1 : 6. 
Rejoicing in God. Psa. 33 : 1. Hab. 3 : 18 
Believing in Christ. Jno. 6 : 29. Gal. 2 : 20 
Loving Christ. Jno 21 : 15. Eph. 6 : 24. 
I ollowing the example of Christ. Jno. 13 : 15, 

1 Pet. 2 : 21—24. 
Obeying Christ. Jno. 14 : 21. Jno. 15 : 14 
Living 

To Christ. Rom. 14 : 8. 2 Cor. 5 : 15. 

Godly in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. 3 : 12. 

L^nto righteousness. Rom. 6 : 18. 1 Pet, 
2 : 24. 

Soberly, righteously, and godly. Tit. 2 : 12, 
Walking 

Worthy of God. 1 The. 2 : 12. 

Worthy of the. Lord. Col. 1 : 10. 

In the Spirit. Gal. 5 : 25. 



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After the Spirit Rom. 8:1. 

In newness of life. Rom. 6 : 4. 

Worthy of our vocation. Eph. 4 : 1. 

As children of light. Eph. 5 : 8. 
Rejoicing in Christ. Phi. 3 : 1. Phi. 4 : 4. 
Loving one another. Jno. 15 : 12. Rom. 12 : 

10. 1 Cor. 13 : 3. Eph. 5 : 2. Heb. 13 : 1. 
Striving for the faith. Phi. 1 : 27. Jude 3. 
Putting away all sin. 1 Cor. 5 : 7. Heb 12 : 1. 
Abstaining from all appearance of evil. 1 

The. 5 : 22. 
Perfecting holiness. Mat. 5 : 48. 2 Cor. 7 : 

1. 2 Tim 3 : 17. 
Hating defilement Jude 23. 
Following after that which is good. Phi. 4 : 

8. 1 The. 6 : 15. 1 Tim. 6:11. 
Overcoming the world. 1 Jno. 5 : 4, 5. 
Adorning the gospel. Phi. 1 : 27. Tit. 2 : 10. 
Showing a good example. 1 Tim. 4 : 12. 

1 Pet. 2 : 12. 
Abounding in the work of the Lord 

15 : 68. 2 Cor. 8:7. 1 The. 4 : 1, 
Shunning the wicked. Psa. 1 : 1. 

3 :6. 

Controling the body. 1 Cor. 9 : 27. Col. 3 : 5. 
Subduing the temper. Eph. 4 : 26. Jas. 1 : 19. 
Submitting to injuries. Mat. 5 : 39—41. 1 

Cor. 6:7. 
Forgiving injuries. I\Tat.6 : 14. Rom. 12 : 20. 
Living peaceably with all. Rom. 12 : 18. 

Heb. 12 : 14. 
Visiting the afflicted. Mat. 25 : 36. Jas. 1 : 27. 
Doing as we would be done by. Mat. 7 : 12. 

Luke 6:31. 
Sympathising with others. Rom. 12 : 15. 

1 The. 5 : 14. 
Honouring others. Psa. 15 : 4. Rom. 12 : 10. 
Fulfilling domestic duties. Eph. 6 : 1—8. 

1 Pet 3 : 1—7. 
Submitting to Authorities. Rom. 13 : 1—7. 
Being liberal to others. Acts 20 : 35. Rom. 

12 : 13. 
Being contented. Phi. 4:11. Heb. 13 : 5. 
Blessedness of maintaining. Psa. 1 : 1 — 3. 

Psa. 19 : 9—11. Psa. 50 : 23. Mat. 5 : 3— 

12. Jno. 15 : 10. 

No. 59. CONFESSING CHRIST. 

Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to. 

1 Cor. 12 : 3. 1 Jno. 4:2. 
A test of being saints. 1 Jno. 2 : 23. 1 Jno. 

4 : 2, 3. 

An evidence of union with God. 1 Jno. 4 : 15. 
Necessary to salvation. Rom. 10 : 9, 10. 
Ensures his confessing us. Mat. 10 : 32. 
The fear of man prevents. Jno. 7 ; 13. Jno. 

12 : 42, 43. 
Persecution should not prevent us from. 

Mar. 8:35. 2 Tim. 2:12. 
Must be connected v/ith faith. Rom. 10 : 9. 
Consequences of not. Mat. 10 : 33. 
Exemplified. Nathanael, Jno. 1 : 49. Peter, 

Jno 6 : 68, 69. Acts 2 : 22-36. Man bom 

blind, Jno. 9 : 25, 33. Martha, Jno. 11 : 27. 

Peter and John, Acts 4 : 7 — 12. Apostles, 



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Acts 5 : 29—32, 42. Stephen, Acts 7 : 62, 

59. Paul, Acts D : 29. Timothy, I Tim. 

6 : 1-2. John, llev. 1 : 9. Church in Per- 

gamos, Rev. 2:13. Martyrs, Rev. 20 : 4. 

No. 60. CONFESSION OF SIN. 
God requires. Lev. 5 : 5. Hos. 5 : 15. 
God regards. Job. 33 : 27, 28. Dan. 9 : 20. &c. 
Exhortations to. Jos. 7 : 19. Jer. 3 : 13. 
Promises to. Lev. 26 : 40—42. Pro. 28 : 13. 
Should be accomp.4nied with 

Submi.ssion to punishment. Lev. 26 : 41. 
Neh. 9 : .33. 

Prayer for forgiveness. 2 Sam. 24 : 10. Psa. 
25 : 11. Psa. 51 : 1. Jer. 14 : 7—9, 21. 

Self abasement. Isa, 64 : 5, 6. Jer. 3 : 25. 

Godly sorrow. Psa. 33 : 18. Lam. 1 : 20. 

Forsaking sin. Pro. 28 : 13. 

Restitution. Num. 6 : 6, 7. 
Should be full and unreserved. Psa. 32 : 5. 

Psa. 51 : 3. Psa 106 : 6. 
Followed by pardon. Psa. 32 : 5. 1 Jno, 1 : 9. 
Illustrated. Luke 15 : 21. Luke IS ; 13. 
Exemplified. Aaron, Num. 12 : 11. Israel- 

i:es, Num. 21 : 6, 7. 1 Sam. 7:6. 1 Sam 

12 : 19. Saul, 1 Sam. 15 : 24. David, 2 

Sam. 24 : 10. Ezra, Ezr. 9 : 6. Nehe- 

miah, Neh. 1 : 6, 7. Levitts, Neh. 9 : 4, 33, 

34. Job, Job 7 : 20. Daniel, Dan. 9 : 4. 

Peter, Luke 6 : 8. Thief, Luke 23 : 41. 

No. 61. CONSCIENCE. 

Witnesses in mf»n. Pro 20 : 27. Rom. 2 : 15. 

Accuses of sill. Gen. 42 : 21. 1 Sam. 24 : 5. 

Mat. 27 : 3. Luke 9 : 7. 
We should have the approval of. Job 27 : 

6. Acts 24 : 16. Rom. 9 : 1. Rom. 14 : 22. 
The blood of Christ alone can purify. Heb. 

9 : 14. Heb. 10 : 2—10, 22. 
Keep the faith in purity of. 1 Tim. 1 : 19. 

1 Tim 3 : 9. 
Of saints, pure and good. Heb. 13 : 18. 1 

Pet. 3 : 16, 21. 
Submit to authority for. Rom. 13 : 5. 
Suffer patiently for. 1 Pet. 2 : 19. 
Testimony of, a source of joy. 2 Cor. 1 : 12. 

1 Jno. 3 : 21. 
Of others, not to be offended. Rom. 14 : 21. 

1 Cor 10 : 28—32. 

Ministers should commend themselves to 
thsTt of their people. 2 Cor. 4:2. 2 Cor. 
5 : 11. 

Of the wicked, seared. 1 Tim. 4 : 2. 

Of the wicked, defiled. Tit. 1 : 15. 

Without spiritual illumination, a false guide. 
Acts 23 : 1, with Acts 26 : 9. 

No. 62. CONTEMPT. 
Sin of. Job 31 : 13, 14. Pro. 14 : 21. 
Folly of. Pro. 11 : 12. 
A characteristic of the wicked. Pro. IS : 3. 

2 Tim. 3 : 3. 
Forbidden towards 

Parents. Pro. 23 : 22. 

Christ's little ones. Mat. 18 : 10. 

Weak brethren. Rom. 14 ; 3. 



Young ministers. 1 Cor. 16 : 11. 

Believing masters. 1 Tim. 6 : 2. 

The poor. Jas. 2 : 1—3. 
Self-righteousness prompts to. Isa. 65 : 6. 

Luke 18 :9, 11. 
Pride and prosperity prompt to. Psa. 123 : 4 
Ministers should give no occasion for. 1 

Tim. 4 : 12. 
Of ministers is a despising of God. Luke 

10 : 16. 1 The. 4 : 8. 
Towards the church 

Often turned into respect. Isa. 60 : 14. 

Often punished. Eze 28 : 26. 
To be met with patience. 1 Sam. 10 : 27. 
Causes saints to cry unto God. Neh. 4 : 4. 

Psa. 123 : 3. 
The wicked exhibit towards 

Christ. Psa. 22 : 6. Isa. 63 : 3. Mat. 27 : 29. 

Saints. Psa. 119 : 141. 1 Cor. 4 : 10. 

Authorities. 2 Pet. 2 : 10. Jude 8. 

Parents. Pro. 15 : 6, 20. 

The afflicted. Job 19 : 18. 

The poor. Psa. 14 : 6. Ecc. 9 : 10. 
Saints sometimes guilty of Jas. 2 : 6. 
Exemplified. Hagar, Gen. 16 : 4. Children 

of Belial, 1 Sam. 10 : 27. Nahal, 1 Sam. 

25 : 10, 11. Michal, 2 Sam. 6 : 16. Sanbal- 

lat, <^c. Neh. 2 : 19. Neh. 4 : 2, 3. False 

teachers, 2 Cor. 10 : 10. 

No. 63. CONTENTMENT. 
With godliness is great gain. Psa. 37 : 16. 

1 Tim. 6 : 6. 
Saints should exhibit 

In their respective callings. 1 Cor. 7 : 20. 

With appointed wages. Luke 3 : 14. 

With what things they have. Heb. 13 : 5. 

With food and raiment. 1 Tim. 6 : 8. 
God's promises should lead to. Heb. 13 : 5. 
The wicked want. Isa. 6 : 8. 
Exemplified. Barzillai, 2 Sam. 19 : 33—37. 

Shunammile, 2 Kin. 4 : 13. David, Psa. 16 : 

6. Agur, Pro. 30 : 8, 9. Paul, Phi. 4 : 11, 12. 

No. 64. CONVERSION. 
By God. 1 Kin. 18 : 37. Jno. 6 : 44. Acts 21 : 19. 
By Christ. Acts 3 : 26. Rom. 16 : 18. 
By the power of the Holy Ghost. Pro. 1 : 23. 
Is of grace. Acts 11 : 21, with verse 23. 
Follows repentance. Acts 3: 19. Acts 26: 20. 
Is the result of faith. Acts 11 : 21. 
Through the instrumentality of 

The scriptures. Psa. 19 : 7. 

Ministers. Acts 26 : 18. 1 The. 1 : 9. 

Self-examination. Psa 119:69. Lam. 3 : 40. 

Affliction. Psa. 78 : 34. 
Of sinners, a cause of joy 

To God. Eze. 18 : 23. Luke 15 : 32. 

To saints. Acts 15:3. Gal. 1 : 23, 24. 
Is necessary. Mat 18 : 3. 
Commanded. Job 36 : 10. 
Exhortations to. Pro. 1 : 23, Isa. 31 : 6. Isa. 

65 : 7. Jer. 3 : 7. Eze. 33 : 11. 
Promises connected with. JVeh. 1 : 9. Isa. 

1 : 27. Jer. 3 : 14. Eze. 18 : 27. 



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Pray for. Psa. 80 : 7. Psa. 85 : 4. Jer. 31 : 18. 

Lam. 5 : 21. 
Js accompanied by confession of sin, and 

prayer. 1 Kin, 8 : 35. 
Danger of neglecting. Psa. 7 : 12. Jer. 44 : 

5, U. Eze. 3 : 19. 
Duty of leading sinners to. Psa. 51 : 13. 
Encouragement for leading sinners to. Dan. 

12 : 3. Jas. 5 : 19, 20. 
Of Gentiles, predicted. Isa.2 : 2. Isa. 11 : 10. 

Isa. 60 : 5. Isa 66 : 12. 
Of Israel, predicted. Eze. 36 : 25—27. 

No. 65. COUNSELS AND PUR- 
POSES OF GOD, THE. 
Are great. Jer. 32 : 19. 
Are wonderful. Isa. 28 : 29. 
Are immutable. Psa. 33 : 11. Pro. 19 : 21. 

■Jer. 4 : 28. Rom. 9:11. Heb. 6 : 17. 
Are sovereign. Isa. 40 : 13, 14. Dan. 4 : 35. 
Are eternal. Eph. 3:11. 
Are faithfulness and truth. Isa. 25 : 1. 
None can disannul. Isa. 14 : 27. 
Shall be performed. Isa. 14 : 24. Isa. 46:11. 
The sufferings and death of Christ were ac- 
cording to. Acts 2 : 23. Acts 4 : 28. 
Saints called, and saved according to. Rom. 

8 : 28. 2 Tim 1 : 9. 
The union of all saints in Christ, is accord- 
ing to. Eph 1 : 9, 10. 
The works of God according to. Eph. 1 ; 11. 
Should be declared bv ministers. Acts 20 : 27. 
Attend to. Jer. 49 : 20. Jer. 50 : 45. 
Secret, not to be searched into. Deu. 29 : 

29. Mat. 24 : 36. Acts 1 : 7. 
The wicked 

Understand not. Mic. 4 : 12. 

Despise. Isa. 6 : 19. 

Reject. Luke 7 : 30. 

No. 66. COVENANT, THE. 
Christ, the substance of. Isa. 42 : 6. Isa. 

49:8. 
Christ, the Mediator of. Heb. 8 : 6. Heb. 9 : 

15. Heb. 12 : 24. 
Christ, the Messenger of. Mai. 3 : 1. 
Made with 

Abraham. Gen. 15 : 7—18. Gen. 17-: 2—14. 
Luke 1 : 72—75. Acts 3 : 25. Gal. 3 : 16. 

Isaac. Gen. 17 : 19, 21. Gen. 26 : 3, 4. 

Jacob. Gen. 28 : 13, 14, with 1 Chr. 16 : 
16, 17. 

Israel, Exo. 6 : 4. Acts 3 : 25. 

David. 2 Sam. 23 : 5. Psa. 89 : 3, 4. 
Renewed under the gospel. Jer 31 : 31 — 33. 

Rom 11 : 27. Heb. 8 : 8—10, 13. 
Fulfilled in Christ. Luke 1 : 68—79. 
Confirmed in Christ. Gal. 3 : 17. 
Ratified by the blood of Christ. Heb. 9 : 

11—14,16—23. 
Is a covenant of peace. Isa. 64 : 9, 10. Eze. 

34 : 95. Eze. 37 : 26. 
Is unalterable. Psa. 89 : 34. Isa. 54 : 10. Isa. 

69 : 21. Gal. 3 : 17. 
Is everlasting. Psa. Ill : 9, Isa. 55 : 3. Isa. 

61 : 8. Eze. 16 : 60—63. Heb. 13 : 20. 



All saints interested in. Psa. 25 : 14. Psa. 

89 : 29—37. Heb. 8 : 10. 
The wicked have no interest in. Eph. 2:12. 
Blessings connected with. Isa. 66 : 4 — 7. 

Heb. 8 : 10—12. 
God is faithful to. Deu. 7 : 9. 1 Kin. 8 : 

3. Neh. 1 : 5. Dan 9:4. 
God is ever mindful of. Psa. 105 : 8. Psa. 

Ill : 5. Luke 1 ; 72. 
Be mindful of. 1 Chr. 16 : 15. 
Caution against forgetting. Deu. 4 : 23. 
Plead, in prayer. Psa. 74 : 20. Jer. 14 : 21. 
Punishment for despising. Heb. 10 : 29, 30. 

No. 67. COVETOUSNESS. 

Comes from the heart. Mar. 7 : 22, 23. 

Engrosses the heart. Eze. 33 : 31. 2 Pet. 2 : 14. 

Is idolatry. Eph. 6 : 6. Col. 3 : 5. 

Is the root of all evil. 1 Tim. 6 : 10. 

Is never satisfied. Ecc. 5 : 10. Hab. 2 : 5. 

Is vanity. Psa. 39 : 6. Ecc. 4 : 8. 

Is INCONSISTENT 

In saints. Eph. 5 : 3. Heb. 13 : 5. 

Specially in ministers. 1 Tim. 3 : 3. 
Leads to 

Injustice and oppression. Pro. 23 : 20. 
Mic. 2 : 2. 

Foolish and hurtful lusts. 1 Tim. 6 : 9. 

Departure from the faith. 1 Tim. 6 : 10. 

Lying. 2 Kin. 5 : 22—25. 

Murder. Pro. 1 : 18, 19. Eze. 22 : 12. 

Theft. Jos. 7 : 21. 

Poverty. Pro. 28 : 22. 

i\1isery. 1 Tim. 6 : 10. 

Domestic affliction. Pro. 15 : 27. 
Abhorred by God. Psa. 10 : 3. 
Forbidden. Exo. 20 : 17. 
A characteristic of the wicked. Rom. 1 : 29. 
A characteristic of the slothful. Pro. 21 : 26. 
Commended by the wicked alone. Psa. 10 : 3. 
Hated by saints. Exo. 18 : 21. Acts 20 : 33. 
To be mortified by saints. Col. 3 : 5. 
Woe denounced against. Isa. 5 : 8. Hab 2 : 9. 
Punishment of Job 20 : 15. Isa. 57 : 17. 

Jer. 22 : 17—19. Mic. 2 : 2, 3. 
Excludes from heaven. 1 Cor. 6 : 10. Eph. 

6:5. 
Beware of Luke 12 : 15. 
Avoid those guilty of 1 Cor. 5 : 11. 
Pray against. Psa. 119 : 36. 
Reward of those who hate. Pro. 28 : 16. 
Shall abound in the last days. 2 Tim. 3 : 2. 

2 Pet. 2 : 1—3. 
Exemplified. Laban, Gen. 31 : 41. Jlchan, 

Jos. 7 : 21. EWs sons, 1 Sam. 2 : 12—14 

Satnuers sons, 1 Sam. 8 : 3. Saul, 1 Sam. 

15 : 9, 19. Jlhab, 1 Kin. 21 : 2, &c. Gehazi, 

2 Kin. 5 : 20—24, Nobles of the Jews, Neh. 

6 : 7. Isa. 1 : 23. Jewish Pnesis, Isa. 66 : 

11. Jer. 6 : 13. Babylon, Jer. 61 : 13, 

Young man, Mat. 19 : 22. Judas, Mat. 26 : 

14, 15. Jno. 12 : 6. Pharisees, Luke 16 : 

14. Ananias, 4'c- Acts 5 : 1 — 10. Deme- 

ti-ius. Acts 19 : 27. Felix, Acts 24 : 26. 

Balaam, 2 Pet. 2 : 15, with Jude 11. 



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No. 68. DEATH, SPIRITUAL. 

Alienation from God is. Ei)li. 4 : 18. 
Carnal-mindedncss is. Horn. 8 : 6. 
Walking in trespasses and sins is. Eph. 2 : 

1. Col. 2:13. 
Spiritual ignorance is. Isa. 9 : 2. Mat. 4 : 

16. Luke 1 : 79. Eph. 4 : 18. 
Unbelief is. Jno. 6 : 53. 1 Jno. 6 : 12. 
Living in pleasure is. 1 Tim. 6 : 6. 
H)'pocrisy is. Rev. 3:1,2. 
Is a consequence of the fall. Rom. 5 : 15. 
Is the state of all men by nature. Mat. 8 : 

22. Jno. 5 : 25. Rom. 6 : 13. 
The fruits of, are dead works. Heb. 6:1. 

Heb. 9 : 14. 
A call to arise from. Eph. 5 : 14. 
Deliverance from, is through Christ. Jno. 

5 : 24, 25. Eph. 2:6. 1 Jno. 6 : 12. 
Saints are raised from. Rom. 6:13. 
Love of the brethren, a proof of being raised 

from. 1 Jno. 3 : 14. 
Illustrated. Eze. 37 : 2, 3. Luke 16 : 24. 
No. 69. DEATH, NATURAL. 
By Adam. Gen. 3 : 19. 1 Cor. 15 : 21, 22. 
Consequence of sin. Gen. 2 : 17. Rom. 6 : 12, 
Lot of all. Ecc. 8 : 8. Heb. 9 : 27. 
Ordered by God. Deu. 32 ; 39. Job 14 : 6. 
Puts an end to earthly projects. Ecc. 9 : 10, 
Strips of earthly possessions. Job 1 : 21. 

1 Tim. 6 : 7. 
Levels all ranks. Job. 1 : 21. Job 3 : 17—19, 
Conquered by Christ. Rom. 6 : 9. Rev. 1 : IS, 
Abolished by Christ. 2 Tim. 1 : 10. 
Shall finally be destroyed by Christ. Hos. 

13 : 14. 1 Cor. 16 : 26. 
Christ delivers from the fear of. Heb. 2 : 15, 
Regard, as at hand. Job 14 : 1, 2. Psa. 39 : 

4, 5. Psa. 90 : 9. 1 Pet. 1 : 24. 
Prepare for. 2 Kin. 20 : 1. 
Pray to be prepared for. Psa. 39 : 4, 13. Psa, 

90 : 12 
Consideration of, a motive to diligence. Ecc. 

9 : 10. Jno. 9 : 4. 
When averted for a season, is a motive to 

increased devotedness. Psa. 56 : 12, 13, 

Psa. 116 : 7—9. Psa. 118 : 17. Isa. 38 : 20, 
Enoch and Elijah were exempted from. 

Gen. 6 : 24, with Heb. 11:6. 2 Kin. 2 : 11, 
All shall be raised from. Acts 24 : 15. 
None subject to, in heaven. Luke 20 : 36, 

Rev. 21 : 4. 
Illustrates the change produced in conver- 
sion. Rom. 6 : 2. Col. 2 : 20. 

Is DESCRIBED .iS 

A sleep. Deu. 31 : 16. Jno. 11 : 11. 

The earthly house of this tabernacle being 

dissolved. 2 Cor 5 : 1. 
Putting oft" this tabernacle. 2 Pet. 1 : 14 
God requiring the soul. Luke 12 : 20. 
Going the way whence there is no return 

Job 16 : 22. 
Gathering to our people. Gen. 49 : 33. 
Going down into silence. Psa. 115 : 17. 
Yielding up the ghost. Acts 5 : 10. 



Returning to dust. Gen. 3 : 19. Psa. 104 : 29. 

Being cut down. Job 14 : 2. 

Fleeing as a shadow. Job. 14 : 2. 

Departing. Phi. 1 : 23. 
No. 70. DEATH, ETERNAL. 
The necessary consequence of sin. Rom. 6 : 

16, 21. Rom. 8 : 13. Jas. 1 : 15. 
The wages of sin. Rom. 6 : 23. 
The portion of the wicked. Mat. 25 : 41, 46. 

Rom. 1 : 32. 
The way to, described. Mat. 7 : 13. 
Self-righteousness leads to. Pro. 14 : 12. 
God alone can inflict. Mat. 10 : 28. Jas. 4 : 12. 

Is DESCRIBED .^S 

Banishment from God. 2 The. 1 : 9. 
Society with the devil, &c. Mat. 26 : 41. 
A lake of fire. Rev. 19 : 20. Rev. 21 : 8. 
The worm that dieth not. Mar. 9 : 44. . 
Outer darkness. Mat. 25 : 30. 
A mist of darkness for ever. 2 Pet. 2 : 17. 
Indignation, wrath, &c. Rom. 2 : 8, 9. 

Is CALLED 

Destruction. Rom. 9 : 22. 2 The. 1 : 9. 

Perishing. 2 Pet. 2:12. 

The wrath to come. 1 The 1:10, 

The second death. Rev. 2:11. 

A resurrection to damnation. Jno. 5 : 29. 

A resurrection to shame, &c. Dan. 12 : 2. 

Damnation of hell. Mat. 23 : 33. 

Everlasting punishment. Mat 26 : 46. 
Shall be inflicted by Christ. Mat. 25 : 31, 

41. 2 The. 1 : 7, 8. 
Christ, the only way of escape from. Jno. 3 : 

16. Jno. 8 : 51. 
Saints shall escape. Rev. 2:11. Rev. 21 : 27. 
Strive to preserve others from. Jas. 5 : 20. 
Illustrated. Luke 16 : 23—26. 
No. 71. DEATH OF CHRIST, THE. 
Foretold. Isa. 63 : 8. Dan 9 : 26. Zee. 13 : 7. 
Appointed by God. Isa 63 : 6, 10. Acts 2 : 23. 
Necessary for the redemption of man. Luke 

24 : 46. Jno. 12 : 24. Acts 17 : 3. 
Acceptable, as a sacrifice to God. Mat. 20 : 

23. Eph. 6:2. 1 The. 5:10. 
Was voluntarily. Isa. 63 : 12. Mat. 26 : 63. 

Jno. 10 : 17, 18. 
Was undeserved. Isa. 63 : 9. 
Mode of 

Foretold by Christ. Mat. 20 : 18, 19. Jno. 
12 : 32, 33. 

Prefigured. Num. 21 : 8, with Jno. 3 : 14. 

Ignominious. Heb. 12 : 2. 

Accursed. Gal. 3 : 13. 

Exhibited his humility. Phi. 2 : 8. 

A stumbling-block to .Jews. 1 Cor. 1 : 23. 

Foolishness to Gentiles. 1 Cor. 1 : 18, 23. 
Demanded by the Jews. Mat. 27 : 22, 23. 
Inflicted by the Gentiles. Mat. 27 : 26—35. 
In the company of malefactors. Isa. 63 : 12. 

with Mat. 27 : 38. 
Accompanied by preternatural signs. Mat. 

27 : 45, 61—63 
Emblematical of the death unto sin. Rom. 

6 : 3—8. Gal. 2 : 20. 



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Commemorated in th^ sacrament of the 

Lord's supper. Luke 22 : 19, 2J. 
No. 72. DEATH 0F SAINTS, THE. 
A sleep in Christ. 1 Cor. 15 : 18. 1 The. 4 : 14. 
Is blessed. Rev. 14 : 13. 
Is gain. Phi. 1 : 21. 

Is FULL OF 

Faith. Heb. 11 : 13. 

Peace. Isa. 57 : 2. 

Hope. Pro. 14 : 32. 
Sometimes desired. Luke 2 : 29. 
Waited for. Job 14 : 14. 
Met with resignation. Gen. 60 : 24. Jos. 23 : 

14. 1 Kin. 2 : 2. 
Met without fear. Psa. 23 : 4. 
Precious in God's sight. Psa. 116 : 15. 
God preserves them unto. Psa. 48 : 14, 
God is with them in. Psa. 23 : 4. 
Removes from coming evil. 2 Kin. 22 : 20. 

Isa. 67 : 1. 
Leads to 

Rest. Job 3 : 17. Rev. 14 : 13. 

Comfort. Luke 16 : 25. 

Christ's presence. 2 Cor. 6 : 8. Phi. 1 : 23. 

A crown of life. 2 Tim. 4 : 8. Rev. 2 : 10. 

A joyful resurrection. Isa. 26 : 19. Dan. 
12 : 2. 
Disregarded by the wicked. Isa. 57 : 1. 
Survivors consoled for. 1 The. 4 : 13. 
The wicked wish theirs to resemble. Num. 

23 : 10. 
Illustrated. Luke 16 : 22. 
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 25 : 8. Isaac, 

Gen. 35 : 29. Jacob, Gen. 49 : 33. Aaron. 

Num. 20 : 28. Moses, Deu. 34 : 6. Joshua, 

Jos. 24 : 29. Elisha, 2 Kin. 13 : 14, 20. 

One thief, Luke 23 : 43. Dorcas, Acts 9 : 37 

No. 73. DEATH OF THE WICKED. 
THE. 

Is in thejr sins. Eze. 3 : 19. Jno. 8 : 21. 

Is without hope. Pro. 11 : 7. 

Sometimes without fear. Jer. 34 : 5, with 

2 Chr. 36 : 11—13. 
Frequently sudden and unexpected. Job 21 : 

13, 23. Job 27 : 21. Pro. 29 : 1. 
Frequently marked by terror. Job 18 : 11 — 

15. Job 27 : 19—21. Psa. 73 : 19. 
Punishment follows. Isa. 14 : 9. Acts 1 : 25. 
The remembrance of them perishes in. Job 

18 : 17. Psa. 34 : 16. Pro. 10 : 7. 

God has no pleasure in. Eze. 18 : 23, 32. 

Like the death of beasts. Psa. 49 : 14. 

Illustrated. Luke 12 : 20. Luke 16 : 22, 23. 

Exemplified. Korah, i^c. Num. 16 : 32 
Absalom, 2 Sam. 18 : 9, 10. Ahab, 1 Kin. 
22 : 34. Jezebel, 2 Kin. 9 : 33. Athaliah, 
2 Chr. 23 : 15. Haman, Est. 7 : 10. Bel- 
shazzar, Dan. 5 : 30. Judas, Mat. 27 : 5, 
with Acts 1 : 18. Ananias, ^'c. Acts 6 : 
6, 9, 10. Herod, Acts 12 : 23. 

No. 74. DECEIT. 
Is falsehood. Psa. 119 : 118. 



The tongue, the instrument of Rom. 3 : 13. 
Comes from the heart. Alar. 7 : 22. 
Characteristic of the heart. Jer. 17 : 9. 
God abhors. Psa 5 : 6. 
Forbidden. Pro 24 : 28 1 Pet. 3 : 10. 
Christ was perfectly free from. Isa. 53 : 9, 
with 1 Pet. 2 : 22. 

S.ilNTS 

Free from. Psa. 24 : 4. Zep. 3 : 13. Rev. 
14 :5. 

Purpose against. Job 27 : 4. 

Avoid. Job 31 : 5. 

Shun those addicted to. Psa. 101 : 7. 

Pray for deliverance from those who use. 
Psa. 43 : 1. Psa. 120 : 2. 

Delivered from those who use. Psa. 72 : 14. 

Should beware of those who teach. Eph. 
6 : 6. CoL 2 : 8. 

Should lay aside, in seeking truth. 1 Pet. 
2:1. 
Ministers should lay aside. 2 Cor. 4:2. 1 

The. 2 : 3. 
The wicked 

Are full of. Rom. 1 : 29. 

Devise. Psa. 35 : 20. Psa. 38 : 12. Pro. 
12 : 5. 

Utter. Psa. 10 : 7. Psa. 36 : 3. 

Work. Pro. 11 : 18. 

Increase in. 2 Tim. 3 : 13. 

Use, to each other. Jer. 9 : 5. 

Use, to themselves. Jer. 37 : 9. Oba. 3 : 7. 

Delight in. Pro. 20 : 17. 
False teachebs 

Are workers of. 2 Cor. 11 : 13. 

Preach. Jer. 14 : 14. Jer. 23 : 26. 

Impose on others by. Rom. 16 : 18. Eph. 
4 : 14. 

Sport themselves with. 2 Pet. 2 : 13. 
Hypocrites devise. Job 16 : 35. 
Hypocrites practice. Hos. 11 : 12. 
False witnesses use. Pro. 12 : 17. 
A characteristic of Antichrist. 2 Jno. 7. 
A characteristic of the Apostacy. 2 The. 

2 :10. 
Evil of 

Keeps from knowledge of God. Jer. 9 : 6. 

Keeps from turning To God. Jer. 8 : 5. 

Leads to pride and oppression. Jer. 5 : 
27, 28. 

Leads to lying. Pro. 14 : 25. 
Often accompanied by fraud and injustice. 

Psa. 10 : 7. Psa. 43 : 1. 
Hatred often concealed by. Pro. 26 : 24—26. 
The folly of fools is. Pro. 14 : 8. 
The kisses of an enemy are. Pro. 27 : 6. 
Blessedness of being free from. Psa. 24 : 4, 

5. Psa 32 : 2. 
Punisliment ot. Psa. 65 : 23. Jer. 9 : 7—9. 
Exemplified. The devil. Gen. 3 : 1, 4, 6. 

Rebecca and Jacob, Gen. 27 : 9, 19. Laban, 

Gen. 31 : 7, Joseph's biethren. Gen. 37 ; 

31, 32. Pharoah, Exo. 8 : 29. David. 

1 Sam. 21 : 13. Job's friends, Job 6 : 16 

Doeg, Psa. 52 : 2, compared with the title 



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Herod, Mat. 2 : 8. Pharisees. Mat. 22 : 
16. Chief Priests, Mar. 14 : 1. Lawyer, 
Luke 10 : 25. 

No. 75. DECISION. 

Necessary to the service of God. Luke 9 : 62. 
Exhortations to. Jos. 24 : 14, 15. 
Exhibited m 

Seeking God with the heart. 2 Chr. 15 : 12. 

Keeping the commandments of God. Neh. 
10 : 29. 

Being on the Lord's side. Exo. 32 : 26. 

Following God fully. Num. 14 : 24. Num. 
32 : 12 

Serving God. Isa. 66 : 6. 

Loving God perfectly. Deu. 6 : 5. 
Blessedness of. Jos. 1 : 7. 
Opposed to 

A divided service. Mat. 6 : 24. 

Double-mindedness. Jas. 1 : 8. 

Halting between two opinions. I Kin. 
18 :21. 

Turning to the right or left. Deu. 5 : 32. 

Not setting the heart aright. Psa. 78 : 8, 37. 
Exemplified. Moses, Exo. 32 : 26. Caleb, 

Num. 13 : 30. Joshua, Jos. 24 : 15. Ruth, 

Ruth 1 : 16. Jisa, 2 Chr. 15 : 8. David, 

Psa. 17 : 3. Peter, Jno. 6 : 68. Paul, Acts 

21 : 13. Abraham, Heb. 11 : 8. 

No. 76. DELIGHTING IN GOD. 
Commanded. Psa. 37 : 4. 
Reconciliation leads to. Job 22 : 21, 26. 
Observing the sabbath leads to. Isa. 58 : 13, 14. 
Saints experience, in 

Communion with God. Song of Sol. 2 : 3. 

The law of God. Psa. 1 : 2. Psa. 119 :24,35. 

The goodness of God. Neh. 9 : 25. 

The comforts of God. Psa. 94 : 19. 
Hypocrites 

Pretend to. Isa. 58 : 2. 

In heart despise. Job. 27 : 10. Jer. 6 : 10. 
Promises to. Psa. 37 : 4. 
Blessedness of. Psa. 112 : 1. 

No. 77. DENIAL or CHRIST. 
In doctrine. Mar. 8 : 33. 2 Tim. 1 : 8. 
In practice. Phi. 3 : 18, 19. Tit. 1 : 16. 
A characteristic of false teachers. 2 Pet. 2 : 

1. Jude4. 
Is the spirit of Antichrist. 1 Jno. 2 : 22, 23. 

1 Jno. 4 : 3. 

Christ will deny those guilty of Mat. 10 : 33. 

2 Tim. 2 : 12. 

Leads to destruction. 2 Pet. 2 : 1. Jude 4, 15. 
Exemplified. Peter, Mat. 26 : 69—75. The 
Jews, Jno. 18 : 40. Acts 3 : 13, 14. 

No. 78. DESPAIR. 
Produced in the wicked bv divine judgments. 

Deu. 28 : 34, 67. Rev. 9 : 6. Rev. 16 : 10. 
Leads to 

Continuing in sin. Jer. 2 : 25. Jer. 18 : 12. 

Blasphemy. Isa. 8 : 21. Rev. 16 : 10, 11 
Shall seize upon the wicked at the appearing 

of Christ. Rev. 6:16. 



Saints sometimes tempted to. Job 7 : 6. 

Lam. 3 : 18. 
Saints enabled to overcome. 2 Cor. 4 : 3, 9. 
Trust in God, a preservative against Psa. 

42 :5, 11. 
Exemplified. Cain, Gen 4 : 13, 14. Jlhitho- 

phel, 2 Sam. 17 : 23. Judas, Mat. 27 : 5. 

No. 79. DEVIL, THE. 

Sinned against God. 2 Pet. 2:4. 1 Jno. 3 : 8. 
Cast out of heaven. Luke 10 : 18. 
Cast down to hell. 2 Pet 2 : 4. Jude 6. 
The author of the fall Gen. 3 : 1, 6, 14, 24. 
Tempted Christ. Mat. 4 : 3—10. 
Perverts the scriptures. Mat. 4 : 6, with 

Psa. 91 : 11, 12. 
Opposes God's works. Zec: 3:1.1 The. 2 : 18. 
Hinders the gospel. Mat. 13 : 19. 2 Cor. 4 : 4. 
Works lying wonders. 2 The. 2 : 9. Rev. 

16 : 14. 
Assumes the form of an angel of light. 

2 Cor. 11 ; 14. 
The wicked 

Are the children of. Mat. 13 : 38. Acts 13 : 
10. 1 Jno. 3 : 10. 

Turn aside after. 1 Tim. 5 : 15. 

Do the lusts of Jno. 8 : 44. 

Possessed by. Luke 22 : 3. Acts 6 : 3. 
Eph. 2 : 2. 

Blinded by. 2 Cor. 4 : 4. 

Deceived by. 1 Kin 22 : 21, 22. Rev. 20 : 7, 8. 

Ensnared by. 1 Tim. 3:7. 2 Tim. 2 : 26. 

Troubled by. 1 Sam. 16 : 14. 

Punished, together with. Mat. 25 : 41. 
Saints 

Afflicted by, only as God permits. Job 1 : 
12. Job 2 : 4—7. 

Tempted by. 1 Chr. 21 : 1. 1 The. 3 : 5. 

Sifted by. Luke 22 : 31. 

Should resist. Jas. 4:7. 1 Pet. 5 : 9. 

Should be armed against. Eph. 6 : 11 — 16. 

Should be watchful against. 2 Cor. 2 : 11. 

Overcome. 1 Jno. 2 : 13. Rev. 12 : 11. 

Shall finally triumph over. Rom. 16 : 20. 
Triumph over, by Christ 

Predicted. Gen. 3 ; 15. Psa. 68 : 18. 

In resisting his temptations. Mat. 4 : 11. 

In casting out the spirits of. Luke 11 : 20. 
Luke 13 : 32. 

In empowering his disciples to cast out 
Mat 10 : 1. Mar. 16 : 17. 

In destroving the works of 1 Jno. 3 : 8. 

Completed by his death. Col. 2 : 15. Heb. 
2 : 14. 

Illustrated. Luke. 11 : 21, 22. 
Character of 

Presumptuous. Job 1 : 6. Mat. 4 : 5, 6. 

Proud. 1 Tim. 3 : 6. 

Powerful. Eph. 2 : 2. Eph. 6 : 12. 

Wicked. 1 Jno. 2 : 13. 

Malignant. Job 1 : 9. Job 2 : 4. 

Subtle. Gen 3:1, with 2 Cor. 11:3. 

Deceitful. 2 Cor. 11 : 14. Eph. 6 : 11. 

Fierce and cruel. Luke 8 : 29. Luke 9 : 
39, 42. 1 Pet. 5 : 8. 



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Active in doing evil. Job 1 : 7. Job 2 : 2. 

Cowardly. Jas. 4 : 7. 
The Apostacy is of. 2 The. 2: 9. 1 Tim. 4 : 1. 
Shall be condemned at the judgment. Jude 

6. Rev. 20 : 10. 
Everlasting fire is prepared for. Mat. 25 : 41. 
Compared to, Jl fowler., Psa. 91 : 3. Fowls, 

Mat. 13 : 4. ^ sower of tares, Mat. 13 : 

25, 28. ^ wolf, Jno. 10 : 12. ^ roaring 

lion, 1 Pet. 5:8. 
No. 80. DEVOTEDNESS TO GOD. 
A characteristic of saints. Psa. 119 : 38. 
Christ, an example of Jno. 4 ; 34. Jno. 17 : 4. 
Grounded upon 

The mercies of God. Rom. 12 : 1. 

The goodness of God. 1 Sam. 12 : 24. 

The call of God. 1 The. 2 : 12. 

The death of Christ. 2 Cor. 5 : 15. 

Our creation. Psa. 86 : 9. 

Our preservation. Isa. 46 : 4. 

Our redemption. 1 Cor. 6 : 19, 20. 
Should be 

With our spirit. 1 Cor. 6 : 20. 1 Pet. 4 : 6. 

With our bodies. Rom. 12 : 1. 1 Cor. 6 : 20. 

With our members. Rom. 6 : 12, 13. 

With our substance. Exo. 22 : 29. Pro. 3 : 9. 

Unreserved. Mat. 6 : 24. Luke 14 : 33. 

Abounding. 1 The. 4:1. 

Persevering. Luke 1 : 74, 75. Luke 9 : 62. 

In life and death. Rom. 14 : 8. Phi. 1 : 20. 
Should be exhibited in 

Loving God. Deu. 6 : 5. Luke 10 : 27. 

Serving God. 1 Sam. 12 : 24. Rom. 12 : 11. 

Walking worthy of God. 1 The. 2 : 12. 

Doing all to God's glory. 1 Cor. 10 : 31. 

Bearing the cross. Mar. 8 : 34. 

Self-denial. Mar. 8 : 34. 

Living to Christ. 2 Cor. 5 : 15. 

Giving up all for Christ. Mat. 19 : 21, 28, 29. 
Want of condemned. Rev. 3 : 16. 
Exemplified. Joshua, Jos. 24 : 15. Peter, 

Jlndreio, James, John, Mat. 4 : 20—22. 

Joanna, 4'c. Luke 8 : 3. Paul, Phi. 1 : 21. 

Timothy, Phi. 2 : 19—22. Epaphroditus, 

Phi. 2 :30. 

No. 81. DILIGENCE. 
Christ, an example. Mar. 1 : 35. Luke 2 : 49. 
Required by god in 

Seeking him. 1 Chr. 22 : 19. Heb. 11:6. 

Obeying him. Deu. 6 : 17. Deu. 11 : 13. 

Hearkening to him. Isa. 55 : 2. 

Striving after perfection. Phi. 3 : 13, 14. 

Cultivating christian graces. 2 Pet. 1 : 5. 

Keeping the soul. Deu. 4 : 9. 

Keeping the heart. Pro 4 : 23. 

Labours of love. Heb. 6 : 10—12. 

Following every good work. 1 Tim. 5 : 10 

Guarding against defilement. Heb. 12 : 15. 

Seeking to be found spotless. 2 Pet 3 : 14 

Making our calling, &c. sure. 2 Pet. 1:10. 

Self-examination. Psa. 77 : 6. 

Lawful business. Pro. 27 : 23. Ecc. 9 : 10. 

Teaching religion. 2 Tim. 4 : 2. Jude 3. 

Instructing children. Deu. 6 : 7. Deu. 11:19 



Discharging official duties. Deu. 19 : 18. 
Saints should abound in. 2 Cor. 8 : 7. 
In the service of God 

Should be preserved in. Gal. 6 : 9. 

Is not in vain. 1 Cor. 15 : 58. 

Preserves from evil. Exo. 15 : 26. 

Leads to assured hope. Heb. 6 : 11. 
God rewards. Deu. 11 : 14. Heb. 11 : 6. 
In temporal matters, leads to 

Favour. Pro. 11 : 27. 

Prosperity. Pro. 10 : 4. Pro. 13 : 4. 

Honour. Pro. 12 : 24. Pro. 22 : 29. 
Illustrated. Pro. 6 : 6—8. 
Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 31 : 40. Ruth, 

Ruth 2 : 17. Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 31 : 21. 

Nehemiah, <^-c. Neh. 4 : 6. Psalmist, Psa. 

119 : 60. Apostles, Acts 5 : 42. ^polios, 

Acts 18 : 25. Titus, 2 Cor. 8 : 22. Paul, 

1 The. 2 : 9. Onesiphorus, 2 Tim. 1 : 17. 

No. 82. DISCIPLINE OF THE 

CHURCH. 

Ministers authorized to establish. Mat. 16 : 19. 

Mat. 18 : 18. 
Consists in 

Maintaining sound doctrine. 1 Tim. 1 : 3. 
Tit. 1 : 13. 

Ordering its affairs. 1 Cor. 11 : 34. Tit. 1 : 5. 

Rebuking offenders. 1 Tim. 5 : 20. 2 Tim. 
4:2. 

Removing obstinate offenders. 1 Cor. 5 : 
3—5, 13. 1 Tim. 1 : 20. 
Should be submitted to. Heb. 13 : 17. 
Is for edification. 2 Cor. 10:8. 2 Cor. 13: 10. 
Decency and order, the objects of 1 Cor. 

14 : 40. 
Exercise, in a spirit of charity. 2 Cor. 2 : 6 — 8. 
Prohibits women preaching. 1 Cor. 14 : 34. 

1 Tim. 2 : 12. 
No. 83. DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD. 
Provokes his anger. Psa. 78 : 10, 40. Isa. 3: 8. 
Forfeits his favour. 1 Sam. 13 : 14. 
Forfeits his promised blessings. Jos. 5 : 6. 

1 Sam. 2 : 30. Jer. 18 : 10. 
Brings a curse. Deu. 11:28. Deu.28 : 15, &c. 
A characteristic of the wicked. Eph. 6 : 6. 

Tit. 1 : 16. Tit. 3 : 3. 
The wicked persevere in. Jer. 22 : 21. 
Heniousness of illustrated. Jer. 35 : 14, &c. 
Men prone to excuse. Gen. 3 : 12, 13. 
Shall be punished. Isa. 42 : 24, 26. Heb. 2 : 2. 
Acknowledge the punishment of. to be just. 

Neh. 9 : 32, 33. Dan. 9 : 10, 11, 14. 
Warnings against. 1 Sam. 12 : 15. Jer. 12 : 17. 
Bitter results of, illustrated. Jer. 9 : 13, 15. 
Exemplified. Adam and Eve, Gen. 3 : 6, 11. 

Pharaoh, Exo. 5 : 2. Nadab, <^c. Lev. 10 : 1. 

Moses, if-c. Num. 20 : 8, 11, 24. Saul, 1 Sam. 

28 : 18. The prophet, 1 Kin. 13 : 20—23. 

Israel, 2 Kin. 18 : 9—12. Jonah, Jno. 1 : 2, 3. 

No. 84. DIVISIONS. 

Forbidden in the church. 1 Cor. 1 : 10. 
Condemned in the church. 1 Cor. 1 : 11 — 13. 
1 Cor. 11 : 18. 



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Unbecoming in the church. 1 Cor. 12 : 24, 25, 
Are contrary to the 

Unity of Christ. 1 Cor. 1 : 13. 1 Cor. 12 : 13. 

Desire of Christ. Jno. 17 : 21—23. 

Purpose of Christ. Jno. 10 : 16. 

Spirit of the primitive church. 1 Cor. 1 : 16. 
Are a proof of a carnal spirit. 1 Cor. 3 : 3. 
Avoid those who cause. Rom. 16 : 17. 
Evil of, illustrated. Mat. 12 : 25. 

No. 85. DOCTRINES OF THE GOS- 
PEL, THE. 

Are from God. Jno. 7 : 16. Acts 13 : 12. 
Are taught by scripture. 2 Tim. 3 : 16. 
Are godly. 1 Tim. 6 : 3. Tit. 1 : 1. 
Immorality condemned by. 1 Tim. 1 : 9 — 11. 
Lead to fellowship with the Father and with 

the Son. 1 Jno. 1 : 3. 2 Jno. 9. 
Lead to holiness. Rom. 6 : 17—22. Tit. 2 : 12. 
Bring no reproach on. 1 Tim. 6 : 1. Tit. 2 : 5. 
Ministers should 

Be nourished up in. 1 Tim. 4 : 6. 

Attend to. 1 Tim. 4 : 13, 16. 

Hold, in sincerity. 2 Cor. 2 : 17. Tit. 2:7. 

Hold, stedfastly. 2 Tim. 1 : 13. Tit. 1 : 9. 

Continue in. 1 Tim. 4 : 16. 

Speak things which become. Tit. 2:1. 
Saints obey, from the heart. Rom. 6 : 17. 
Saints abide in. Acts 2 : 42. 2 Jno. 9. 
A faithful walk adorns. Tit. 2 : 10. 
The obedience of saints leads to surer know- 
ledge of. Jno. 7 : 17. 
Those who oppose, are 

Proud. 1 Tim. 6: 3,4. 

Ignorant. 1 Tim. 6 : 4. 

Doting about questions, &c. 1 Tim. 6 : 4. 

Not to be received. 2 Jno. 10. 

To be avoided. Rom. 16 : 17. 
Not endured by the wicked. 2 Tim. 4 : 3. 

No. 86. DOCTRINES, FALSE. 

A hindrance to growth in grace. Eph. 4 : 14. 
Destructive to faith. 2 Tim. 2 : IS. 
Hateful to God. Rev. 2 : 14, 15. 
Unprofitable and vain. Tit. 3 : 9. Heb. 13 : 9. 
Should be avoided by 

Ministers. 1 Tim. 1:4. 1 Tim. 6 : 20. 

Saints. Eph. 4 ; 14. Col. 2 : 8. 

All men. Jer. 23 : 16. Jer. 29 : 8. 
The wicked love. 2 Tim. 4 : 3, 4. 
The wicked given up to believe. 2 The. 2:11. 
Teachers of. 

Not to be countenanced. 2 Jno. 10. 

Should be avoided. Rom. 16 : 17, 18. 

Bring reproach on religion. 2 Pet. 2 : 2. 

Speak perverse things. Acts 20 : 30. 

Attract many. Acts 20 : 30. 2 Pet. 2 : 2. 

Deceive many. Mat. 24 : 5. 

Shall abound in the latter days. 1 Tim. 
4:1. 

Pervert the gospel of Christ. Gal. 1 : 6, 7. 

Shall be exposed. 2 Tim. 3 : 9. 
Teachers of, are described as 

Cruel. Acts 20 : 29. 

Deceitful. 2 Cor. 11 : 13. 



Covetous. Tit. 1:11. 2 Pet. 2 : 3. 

Ungodly. Jude 4, 8. 

Proud and ignorant. 1 Tim. 6 : 3, 4. 

Corrupt and reprobate. 2 Tim. 3 : 8. 
Try, by scripture. Isa. 8 : 20. 1 Jno. 4 : 1. 
Curse on those who teach. Gal. 1 : 8, 9. 
Punishment of those who teach. Mic. 3 : 6, 

7. 2 Pet. 2:1,3. 

No. 87. DRUNKENNESS. 
Forbidden. Eph. 5 : 18. 
Caution against. Luke 21 : 34. 
Is a work of the flesh. Gal. 5 : 21. 
Is debasing. Isa. 28 : 8. 
Is inflaming. Isa. 5 : 11. 
Overcharges the heart. Luke 21 : 34. 
Takes away the heart. Hos. 4:11, 
Leads to 

Poverty. Pro. 21 : 17. Pro. 23 : 21. 

Strife. Pro. 23 : 29, 30. . 

Woe and sorrow. Pro. 23 : 29, 30. 

Error. Isa 28 : 7. 

Contempt of God's works. Isa. 5 : 12. 

Scorning. Hos. 7 : 5. 

Rioting and wantonness. Rom. 13 : 13. 
The wicked addicted to. Dan. 5 : 1 — 4. 
False teachers often addicted to. Isa. 56 : 12. 
Folly of yielding to. Pro. 20 : 1. 
Avoid those given to. Pro. 23 : 20. 1 Cor. 5 : 

11. 
Denunciations against 

Those given to. Isa. 5:11, 12. Isa. 28 : 
1—3. 

Those who encourage. Hab. 2 : 15. 
Excludes from heaven. 1 Cor. 6 : 10. Gal. 

5 :21. 
Punishment of. Deu. 21 : 20, 21. Joel 1 : 5, 

6. Amos 6 : 6, 7. Mat. 24 : 49—51. 
Exemplified. Noah, Gen. 9 : 21. Nahal, 1 

Sam. 25 : 36. Uriah, 2 Sam. 11 : 13. Elah, 

I Kin. 16 : 9, 10. Benhadad, 1 Kin, 20 : 16. 
Belshazzar, Dan. 5 : 4. Corinthians, 1 Cor. 

II :21. 

No. 88. EARLY RISING. 
Christ set an example of. Mar. 1 : 35, Luke 

21 : 38. Jno. 8 : 2. 
Requisite for 

Redeeming time. Eph. 5 : 16. 

Devotion. Psa. 6 : 3. Psa. 59 : 16. Psa. 
63:1. Psa. 88 : 13. Isa. 26 : 9. 

Communion with Christ. So. of Sol. 7 : 12 

Executing God's commands. Gen. 22 : 3. 

Discharge of daily duties. Pro. 31 : 16. 
Neglect of, leads topoverty. Pro. 6 : 9 — 11, 
Practised by the wicked, for 

Deceit. Pro. 27 : 14. 

Drunkenness. Isa. 5 : 11. 

Corrupting their doings. Zep. 3 ; 7. 

Executing plans of evil. Mic. 2 : I. 
Illustrates spiritual diligence. Rom. 13 : 11, 

12. 
Exemplified. Mraham. Gen. 19 : 27. Isaac, 

4-c. Gen. 26 : 31. Jacob, Gen. 28 ; 18. 

Joshua, <f-c. Jos. 3:1. Gideon, Jud. 6 : 38. 



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Samuel, I Sam. 15 : 12. David, 1 Sam. 17 : 
20. Servant of Elisha, 2 Kin. 6 : 15. Mary, 
4-c. IViar. J 6 : 2. Jljtostles, Acts 5 : 21. 

No. 89. EDIFICATION. 

Described. Eph. 4 : 12—16. 

Is THE OBJECT OF 

The ministerial office. Eph. 4:11, 12. 

Ministerial gifts. 1 Cor. 14 : 3—5, 12. 

Ministerial authority. 2 Cor. 10 : 8. 2 Cor. 
13 : 10. 

The Church's union in Christ. Eph. 4:16 
The gospel, the instrument of. Acts 20 : 32 
Love leads to. 1 Cor. 8 : 1. 
Exhortation to. Jude 20, 21. 
Mutual, commanded. Rom. 14 : 19. 1 The. 

6:11, 
All to be done to. 2 Cor. 12 : 19. Eph. 4 : 29. 
Use self-denial to promote, in others. 1 Cor. 

10 : 23, 33. 
The peace of the Church favours. Acts 9 : 

31. 
Foolish questions opposed to. 1 Tim. 1 : 4. 

No. 90. ELECTION. 

Of Christ, as Messiah. Isa. 42 : 1. 1 Pet. 2 : 6. 

Of good angels. 1 Tim. 5 : 21. 

Of Israel Deu 7 : 6. Isa. 45 : 4. 

Of ministers. Luke 6 : 13. Acts 9 : 15. 

Of churches. 1 Pet. 5 : 13. 

Of saints, is 

Of God. 1 The. 1 : 4. Tit. 1 : 1. 

By Christ. Jno. 13 : IS. Jno. 15 : 16. 

In Christ, Eph. 1 : 4. 

Personal. Mat. 20 : 16, with Jno. 6 : 44. 
Acts 22 : 14. 2 Jno. 13. 

According to the purpose of God. Rom. 
9 : 11. Eph 1 : 11. 

According to the foreknowledge of God. 
Rom. 8 : 29. 1 Pet 1 : 2. 

Eternal. Eph. 1 : 4. 

Sovereign Rom. 9 : 15, 16. 1 Cor. 1 : 27. 
Eph 1 : 11. 

Irrespective of merit. Rom. 9:11. 

Of grace. Rom. 11:6. 

Recorded in heaven Luke 10 : 20. 

For the glory of God. Eph 1 : 6. 

Through faith. 2 The. 2:13 

Through sanctificationof the Spirit. 1 Pet. 
1 : 2. 2 The 2 : 13. 

To adoption. Eph. 1 : 5. 

To salvation, 2 The 2 : 13. 

To conformity with Christ. Rom. 8 : 29. 

To good works. Eph 2 : 10. 

To spiritual warfare. 2 Tim 2 : 4. 

To eternal glory. Rom. 9 : 23. 
Ensures to saints 

Eftectual calling. Rom. 8 : 30. 

Divine teaching. Jno. 17 : 6. 

Belief in Christ. Acts 13 : 48. 

Acceptance with God. Rom. 11 : 7. 

Protection. Mar 13 : 20. 

Vindication of their wrongs. Luke IS : 7 

Working of all things for good. Rom 
8 : 28. 



Blessedness. Psa. 33 : 12. Psa. 65 : 4. 
The inlieritance Isa 65 : 9. 1 Pet 1 : 4, 5. 

Should lead to cultivation of graces. Col. 
~ : 12. 

Should be evidenced by- diligence. 2 Pet. 
1 :10. 

Saints may have assurance of. 1 The. 1 : 4. 

Exemplified. Isaac, Gen. 21 : 12. Jlbram, 
Neh. 9 : 7. Ze^-ubbabel, Hag. 2 : 23. .Apos- 
tles, Jno. 13 : 18. Jno. 16 : 19. Jacob, Rom 
9 : 12, 13. Rufus, Rom. 16 : 13. Paul, Gal. 
1 : 15. 

No. 91. EMBLEMS OF THE HOLT 
GHOST, THE. 

Water. Jno. 3 : 6. Jno. 7 : 38, 39. 

Cleansing. Eze. 16 : 9. Eze. 36 : 25. Eph. 
5 : 26. Heb. 10 : 22. 

Fertilizing. Psa 1 : 3. Isa. 27 : 3, 6. Isa. 
44:3,4. Isa. 68:11. 

Refreshing. Psa. 46 ; 4. Isa. 41 : 17, 18. 

Abundant. Jno. 7 : 37, 38. 

Freely given, Isa. 55 : 1. Jno. 4 : 14. Rev. 
22 : 17. 
Fire. Mat. 3:11. 

Purifying. Isa 4 : 4. Mai. 3 : 2, 3. 

Illuminating. Exo 13 : 21. Psa. 78 : 14. 

Searching. Zep. 1 : 12, with 1 Cor. 2 : 10. 
Wind. Song of Sol 4 : 16. 

Independent. Jno 3:8. 1 Cor. 12 : 11. 

Powerful. 1 Kin 19 : 11, with Acts 2 : 2. 

Sensible in its effects. Jno. 3 : 8. 

Reviving Eze. 37 : 9, 10, 14. 
Oil. Psa. 45 : 7. 

Healing. Isa. 1 : 6. Luke 10 : 34. Rev. 

3 ■ 18 

Comforting. Isa. 61 : 3. Heb. 1 : 9. 
Illuminating. Zee. 4 : 2, 3, 11— 14. Mat. 

26 : 3, 4. 1 Jno. 2 : 20, 27. 
Consecrating. Exo. 29 : 7. Exo. 30 : 30. 

Isa. 61 : 1. 
Rain and dew. Psa. 72 : 6. 

Fertilizing. Eze. 34 : 26, 27. Hos. 6 : 3. 

Hos. 10 : 12, Hos. 14 : 5. 
Refreshing. Psa. 68 : 9. Isa. 18 : 4. 
Abundant. Psa. 133 : 3. 
Imperceptible. 2 Sam. 17 : 12, with Mar. 

4 : 26—28. 

A DOVE. Mat. 3 : 16. 

Gentle. Mat. 10 : 16, with Gal. 6 : 22. 
A VOICE. Isa. 6 : 8. 

Speaking. Mat. 10 : 20. 

Guiding. Lsa. 30 : 21, with Jno. 16 : 13. 

Warning. Heb. 3 : 7—11. 
A SEAL. Rev. 7 : 2. 

Impressing. Job. 38 : 14, with 2 Cor. 3 : 18 

Securing. Eph. 1 : 13, 14. Eph. 4 : 30. 

Authenticating. Jno. 6 : 27. 2 Cor. 1 : 22 
Cloven tongues. Acts 2 : 3, 6— 11. 

No. 92. ENEMIES. 
Christ prayed forliis. Luke 23 : 34. 
The lives of, to be spared, 1 Sam. 24 : 10. 
2 Sam. 16 : 10, 11. 



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The goods of, to be taken care of. Exo 

23 : 4, 5. 
Should be 

Loved. Mat. 5 : 44. 

Prayed for. Mat. 5 : 44. Acts 7 : 60. 

Assisted. Pro. 25 : 21, with Rom. 12 : 20. 

Overcome by kindness. 1 Sam. 26 : 21. 
Pro. 25 : 22, with Rom. 12 : 20. 
Rejoice not at the misfortunes of. Job 31 : 29. 
Rejoice not at the failings of Pro. 24 : 17. 
Desire not the death of 1 Kin. 3:11. 
Curse them not. Job 31 : 30. 
Be affectionately concerned for. Psa. 35 : 13. 
The friendship of, deceitful. 2 Sam. 20 : 9, 

10. Pro. 26 : 26. Pro. 27 : 6. Mat. 26 : 48, 49. 
God defends against. Psa. 59 : 9. Psa. 61 : 3. 
God dehvers from 1 Sam. 12 : 11. Ezr.8 : 31. 

Psa. 18 : 48. 
Made to be at peace with saints. Pro. 16 : 7. 
Pray for deliverance from. 1 Sam. 12 : 10. 

Psa. 17 : 9. Psa. 59 : 1. Psa. 64 : 1. 
Of saints, God will destroy. Psa. 60 : 12. 
Praise God for deliverance from. Psa. 136 : 24. 

No. 93. ENVY. 
Forbidden. Pro. 3 : 31. Rom. 13 : 13. 
Produced by foolish disputations. 1 Tim. 6 : 4. 
Excited by good deeds of others. Ecc. 4 : 4. 
A work of the flesh. Gal. 5 : 21. Jas. 4 : 5. 
Hurtful to the envious. Job 5 : 2. Pro. 14 : 30. 
None can stand before. Pro. 27 : 4. 
A proof of carnal-mindedness. 1 Cor. 3 : 1, 3. 
Inconsistent with the gospel. . Jas. 3 : 14. 
Hinders growth in grace. 1 Pet. 2:1,2. 
The wicked 

Are full of Rom. 1 : 29. 

Live in. Tit. 3 : 3. 
Leads to every evil work. Jas. 3 : 16. 
Prosperity of the wicked should not excite. 

Psa. 37 : 1, 35. Psa. 73 : 3, 17—20. 
Punishment of Psa. 106 : 16, 17. Isa.26 : 11. 
Exemplified. Cain, Gen. 4 : 5. Philistines, 

Gen. 26 : 14. Laban's sons, Gen. 31 : 1. 

Joseph's brethren, Gen. 37 : 11. Joshua, 

Num. 11 : 28, 29. ^aron, ^c. Num. 12 : 2. 

Korah, ^'c. Num. 16 : 3, with Psa. 103 : 16. 

Saul, 1 Sam. 18:8. Sanballat, ^c. Neh. 

2 : 10. Haman, Est. 5 : 13, Edomites, Eze. 

35 : 11. Princes of Babylon, Dan. 6 : 3, 4. 

Chief Priests, Mar. 15 : 10. Jews, Acts 

13 : 45. Acts 17 : 5. 
No. 94. EXAMPLE OF CHRIST, THE. 
Is perfect. Heb. 7 : 26. 
Conformity to, requhied in 

HoHness. 1 Pet. 1 : 15, 16, with Rom. 1 : 6. 

Righteousness. 1 Jno. 2 : 6. 

Purity. 1 Jno. 3 : 3. 

Love. Jno. 13 : 34. Eph 5 : 2. 1 Jno. 3 : 16. 

Humility. Luke 22 : 27. Phi. 2 : 5, 7. 

Meekness. Mat. 11 : 29. 

Lowliness of heart. Mat. 11 : 29. 

Obedience. Jno. 15 : 10. 

Self denial. Mat. 16 : 24. Rom. 15 : 3. 

Ministering to others. Mat. 20 : 28. Jno. 
13 : 14, 15. 



Benevolence. Acts 20 : 35. 2 Cor. 8 : 7, 9. 

Forgiving injuries. Col. 3 : 13. 

Overcoming sin. 1 Pet. 4 : 1. 

Overcoming the world. Jno. 16 : 33, with 
1 Jno. 5 : 4. 

Being not of the world. Jno. 17 : 16. 

Being guileless. 1 Pet. 2 : 21, 22. 

Suffering wrongfully. 1 Pet. 2 : 21 — 23. 

Suffering for righteousness. Heb. 12 : 3, 4. 
Saints predestined to follow. Rom. 8 : 29. 
Conformity to, progressive. 2 Cor. 3 : 18. 
No. 95. EXCELLENCY AND GLORY 

OF CHRIST, THE. 
As God. Jno. 1 : 1—5. Phi. 2 : 6, 9, 10. 
As the Son of God. Mat. 3 : 17. Heb. 1 : 6, 8. 
As One with the Father. Jno. 10 : 30, 38. 
As the First-born. Col. 1:15, 18. 
As the First-begotten. Heb. 1 : 6. 
As Lord of lords, &c. Rev. 17 : 14. 
As the image of God. Col. * : 15. Heb. 1 : 3. 
As Creator. Jno. 1 : 3. Col, 1 : 16. Heb. 1 : 2. 
As the Blessed of God. Psa. 45 : 2. 
As Mediator. 1 Tim. 2 : 5. Heb. 8 : 6. 
As Prophet. Deu. 18 : 16, 16, with Acts 3 : 22. 
As Priest. Psa. 110 : 4. Heb. 4 : 15. 
As King. Isa. 6 : 1—5, with Jno. 12 : 41. 
As Judge. Mat. 16 : 27. Mat. 25 : 31—33. 
As Shepherd. Isa. 40 : 10, 11. Jno. 10 : 11, 14. 
As Head of the Church. Eph. 1 : 22. 
As the true Light. Luke 1 : 78, 79. Jno. 1 : 4, 9. 
As the foundation of the Church. Isa. 23 : 16. 
As the way. Jno. 14 : 6. Heb. 10 : 19, 20. 
As the truth. 1 Jno. 5 : 20. Rev. 3 : 7. 
As the life. Jno. 11:25. Col. 3: 4. 1 Jno. 5: 11. 
As incarnate. Jno. 1 : 14. 
In his words. Luke 4 : 22. Jno. 7 : 46. 
In his works. Mat. 13 : 64. Jno. 2 : 11. 
In his sinless perfection. Heb. 7 : 26 — ^28. 
In the fulness of his grace and truth. Psa. 

45 : 2, with Jno. 1 : 14. 
In his transfiguration. Mat. 17 : 2, with 2 

Pet. 1 : 16—18. 
In his exaltation. Acts 7 : 55, 56. Eph. 1 : 21. 
In the calling of the Gentiles. Psa. 72 : 17. 

Jno. 12 :21, 23. 
In the restoration of the Jews. Psa. 102 : 16. 
In his triumph. Isa. 63 : 1—3, with Rev. 19 : 

11, 16. 
Followed his sufferings. 1 Pet. 1 : 10, 11. 
Followed his resurrection. 1 Pet. 1 : 21. 
Is unchangeable. Heb. 1 : 10—12. 
Is incomparable. Songof Sol. 5 : 10. Phi. 2:9. 
Imparted to saints. Jno. 17 : 22. 2 Cor. 3 : 18. 
Celebrated by the redeemed. Rev. 6 : 8—14, 

Rev. 7 : 9—12. 
Revealed in the gospel. Isa. 40 : 5. 
Saints shall rejoice at the revelation of. 

1 Pet 4 : 13. 
Saints shall behold, in heaven. Jno. 17 : 24. 
No. 96. EXCELLENCY AND GLORY 

OF THE CHURCH, THE. 
Derived from God. Isa. 28 : 5. 
Derived from Christ. Isa. 60 : 1. Luke 2 : 32. 



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Result from the favour of God. Isa. 43 : 4. 
God delights; in. Fsa. 45 : 11. Isa. 62 : 3—6. 
Saints delight in. Isa. 6a : 11. 
Consist m its 

Being the seat of God's worship. Psa. 96 : 6. 

Being the temple of God. 1 Cor. 3 : 16, 17. 
Eph. 2 : 21, 22. 

Being the body of Christ. Eph. 1 : 22, 23. 

Being the bride of Christ. Psa. 45 : 13, 14. 
Rev. 19 : 7, 8. Rev. 21 ; 2. 

Being established. Psa. 48 : 8. Isa. 33 : 20. 

Eminent position. Psa. 48 : 2. Isa. 2 : 2. 

Graces of character. Song of Sol. 2 : 14. 

Perfection of beauty. Psa. 50 : 2. 

Members being righteous. Isa. 60 : 21. Rev. 
19 :8. 

Strength and defence. Psa. 48 : 12, 13. 

Sanctification. Eph. 6 : 26, 27. 
Augmented by increase of its members. Isa. 

49 : 18. Isa. 60 : 4—14. 
Are abundant. Isa. 66 : 11. 
Sin obscures. Lam. 2 : 14, 15. 

No. 97. FAITH. 

Is the substance of things hoped for. Heb. 

11:1. 
Is the evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1. 
Commanded. Mar. 11 : 22. 1 Jno. 3 : 23. 
The objects of, are 

God. Mar. 11 : 22. Jno. 14 : 1. 

Christ. Jno. 6 : 29. Jno. 14 : 1. Acts 20 : 21. 

Writings of Moses. Jno. 5 : 46. Acts 24 : 14. 

Writings of the prophets. 2 Chr. 20 ; 20. 
Acts 26 : 27. 

The gospel. Mar. 1 : 15. 

Promises of God. Rom. 4 : 21. Heb. 11 : 13. 
In Christ, is 

The gift of God. Rom. 12 : 3. Eph. 2 : 8. 
Eph. 6 : 23. Phi. 1 : 29. 

The work of God. Acts 11 : 21. 1 Cor. 2: 5. 

Precious. 2 Pet. i : 1. 

Most holy. Jude 20. 

Fruitful. 1 The. 1 : 3. 

Accompanied by repentance. Mar. 1 : 16. 
Luke 24 : 47. 

Followed by conversion. Acts 11 : 21. 
Christ is the Author and Finisher of. Heb. 

12:2. 
Is a gift of the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 12 : 9. 
The scriptures designed to produce. Jno. 

20:31. 2 Tim. 3:15. 
Preaching designed to produce. Jno. 17 : 20. 

Acts 8 : 12. Rom. 10 : 14, 15, 17. 1 Cor. 3 : 5. 
Through it is 

Remission of sins. Acts 10: 43. Rom. 3:25. 

Justification. Acts 13 : 39. Rom. 3 : 21, 
22, 28, 30. Rom. 5:1. Gal. 2 : 16. 

Salvation. Mar. 16 : 16. Acts 16 : 31. 

Sanctification. Acts 15 : 9. Acts 26 : 18. 

Spiritual light. Jno. 12 : 36, 46. 

Spiritual life. Jno. 20 : 31. Gal. 2 : 20. 

Eternal life. Jno. 3 : 15, 16. Jno. 6 : 40, 47. 

Rest in heaven. Heb. 4 : 3. 

Edification. 1 Tim. I : 4. Jude 20. 

Preservation. 1 Pet. 1 : 6. 



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Adoption. Jno. 1 : 12. Gal. 3 : 26. 

Access to God. Horn. 5 : 2. Eph. 3 : 12. 

Inheritance of the promises. Gal. 3 : 22. 
Heb. 6 : 12. 

The gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 11 : 16— 

17. Gal. 3 : 14. Eph 1 : 13. 

Impossible to please God without. Heb. 11:6. 

Justification is by, to be of grace. Rom. 4 : 16. 

Essential to the profitable reception of the 

gospel. Heb. 4:2. 
Necessary in the christian warfare. 1 Tim. 

1 : 18, 19. 1 Tim. 6 : 12. 
The gospel eflectual in those who have. 

1 The. 2 : 13. 
Excludes self-justification. Rom. 10 : 3, 4. 
Excludes boasting. Rom. 3 : 27. 
Works by love. Gal. 5:6. 1 Tim. 1 : 5. 

Phile. 6. 
Produces 

Hope. Rom. 5 ; 2. 

Joy. Acts 16 : 34. 1 Pet. 1 : 8. 

Peace. Rom. 15 : 13. 

Confidence. Isa. 28 : 16, with 1 Pet. 2 : 6. 

Boldness in preaching. Psa. 116 : 10, with 
_ 2 Cor. 4 : 13. 
Christ is precious to those having. 1 Pet. 2 : 7. 
Christ dwells in the heart by. Eph. 3 : 17. 
Necessary in prayer. Mat. 21 : 22. Jas. 1 : 6. 
Those who are not Christ's have not Jno. 

10 : 26, 27. 
An evidence of the new birth. 1 Jno. 5 : 1. 
By it s.iiNTs 

Live. Gal. 2 : 20. 

Stand. Rom. 11 : 20. 2 Cor. 1 : 24. 

Walk. Rom. 4 : 12. 2 Cor. 5 : 7. 

Obtain a good report. Heb. 11:2. 

Overcome the world. 1 Jno. 5 : 4, 5. 

Resist the devil. 1 Pet. 5 : 9. 

Overcome the devil. Eph. 6 : 16. 

Are supported. Psa. 27 : 13. 1 Tim. 4 : 10. 
Saints die in. Heb. 11 : 13. 
Saints should 

Be full of. Acts 6 : 6. Acts 11 : 24. 

Be sincere in. 1 Tim. 1:5. 2 Tim. 1 : 5. 

Abound in. 2 Cor. 8 : 7. 

Continue in. Acts 14 : 22. Col. 1 : 23. 

Be strong in. Rom. 4 : 20. 

Stand fast in. 1 Cor. 16 : 13. 

Be grounded and settled in. Col. 1 : 23. 

Hold, with a good conscience. 1 Tim. 1 : 19. 

Pray for the increase of. Luke 17 : 6. 

Have full assurance of. 2 Tim. 1 : 12. Heb. 
10 : 22. 
True, evidenced by its fruits. Jas. 2 : 21—25. 
Without fruits, is dead. Jas. 2 : 17, 20, 26. 
Examine whether you be in. 2 Cor. 13 : 5. 
All difficulties overcome by. Mat. 17 : 20. 

Mat. 21 : 21. Mar. 9 : 23. 
All things should be done in. Rom. 14 : 22. 
Whatsoever is not of, is sin. Rom. 14 : 23. 
Often tried by affliction. 1 Pet. 1 : 6, 7. 
Trial of, works patience. Jas. 1 : 3. 
The wicked often profess. Acts 8 : 13, 21. 
The wicked destitute of. Jno. 10 : 25. Jno. 
I 12 : 37. Acts 19:9. 2 The. 3 : 2. 



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Protection of, illustrated; Jl shield, Eph 
6 : 16. Ji breastplate, 1 The. 6, 8. 

JExemplified, Caleb, Num. 13 : 30. Job, Job 
19 : 25. Shadracli, i;c. Dan. 3 : 17. Daniu, 
Dan. 6:10, 23. Pifer, jV; at. 16 : 16. Wo- 
man, who was a sinner, Luke 7 : 60. iVa- 
thanael, Jno. 1 : 49. Samaritans, Jno. 4 : 
39. Martha, Jno. 11 : 27. The Disciples, 
Jno. 16 : 30. Thomas, Jno. 20 : 28. Stephen, 
Acts 6 : 6. Priests, Acts 6 : 7. Ethiopian, 
Acts 8 : 37. Barnabas, Acts 11 : 24. Ser- 
gius Paulus, Acts 13 : 12. Philipptan 
jailor. Acts 16 : 31, 34. Romans, Rom. 1 : 
8. Colossians, Col. 1 : 4. Thessalonians, 

1 The. 1 : 3. Lois, 2 Tim. 1 : o. Paul, 

2 Tim. 4 : 7. ^6e<, Heb. 11:4. £nocA, 
Heb. 11 : 5. Noah, Heb. 11 : 7. Abraham, 
Heb. 11:8, 17. Isaac, Heb. 11 : 20. Jacob, 
Heb. 11 : 21. Joseph, Heb. 11 : 22. JVfases, 
Heb. 11 : 24, 27. Rahab, Heb. 11 : 31. 
Gideon, ^c. Heb. 11 : 32, 33, 39. 

No. 98. FAITHFULNESS. 
A characteristic of saints. Eph. 1:1. Col. 

1:2. 1 Tim. 6 : 2. Key. 17 : 14. 
Exhibited in 

The service of God. Mat. 24 : 45. 

Declaring the word of God. Jer. 23 : 28. 
2 Cor. 2 : 17. 2 Cor. 4 : 2. 

The care of dedicated things. 2 Chr. 31 : 12. 

Helping tlie brethren. 3 Jno. 5. 

Administering justice. Deu. 1 : 16. 

Bearing witness. Pro. 14 : 5. 

Reproving others. Pro 27 : 6. Psa. 141 : 5. 

Situations of trust. 2 Kin. 12 : 15. Neh. 
13 : 13. Acts 6 : 1—3. 

Doing work. 2 Chr 34 : 12. 

Keeping secrets. Pro. 11 : 13. 

Conveying messages. Pro. 13 : 17. Pro. 
25:13. 

Ail things. 1 Tim. 3:11. 

The smallest matters. Luke 16 : 10 — 12. 
Should be unto death. P.ev. 2 : 10. 
The mercy of God towards us, designed to 

lead to. 1 Cor. 7 : 25. 
Especially RF.quiRED in 

Ministers. 1 Cor. 4:2. 2 Tim. 2 : 2. 

The wives of ministers. 1 Tim. 3 : 11. 

The children of ministers. Tit. 1 : 6. 
Difficulty of finding. Pro. 21:6. 
The wicked devoid of. Psa. 5 : 9. 
Associate with those who exhibit Psa. 

101 : 6. 
Blessedness of. 1 Sam. 26 : 23. Pro. 28 : 20. 
Blessedness of, illustrated. Mat. 24 : 45, 46. 

Mat. 25 : 21, 23. 
Exemplified, Joseph, Gen. 39 : 32, 23. Moses, 

Num. 12 : 7, with Heb 3 : 2. 5. David, 

1 Sam 2-3 : 14 Hananiah, Neh. 7 : 2. Abra- 
ham, Neh. 9 : 8. Gal. 3 : 9 Daniel, Dan. 

6 : 4. Paul, Acts 20 : 20, 27. Timothy, 

1 Cor. 4 : 17. Tychicus, Eph. 6 : 'Jl. Epa- 

phras. Col. 1 : 7. Onesiinus, Col. 4 : 9 

Silvanus, 1 Pet. 5 : 12. Antipas, Rev. 2 

13. 



No. 99. FAITHFULNESS OF GOD, 

THE. 
Is part of his charactrr. Isa. 49 : 7. 1 Cor. 

1:9. 1 1 he 5 : 24. 
Decl.»red to be 

Great. Lam. 3 : 23. 

Established. Psa. 89 : 9. 

Iracomparable. Psa 89 : S. ■" 

Unfailing. Psa 89 : 33. 2 Tim. 2 : 13. 

Infinite. Psa. 36 : 5. 

Everlasting. Psa. 119 : 90. Psa. 146 : 6. 
Should be pleaded in prayer. Psa. 143 : 1. 
Should be proclaimed. Psa. 40 : 10. Psa. 

89:1. 

ANIFESTED 

In his councils. Isa. 25 : 1. 

In afflicting his saints. Psa. 119 : 75. 

In fulfilling his promises. 1 Kin. 8 : 20. 

Psa 132 : 11. iViic. 7 : 20. Heb. 10 : 23 
In keeping his covenant. Den. 7 : 9. Psa. 

Ill :5. 
In his testimonies. Psa. 119 : 138. 
In executing his judgments. Jer.23 : 20. 

Jer. 51 : 29. 
In forgiving sins. 1 Jno. 1 : 9. 
To his saints. Psa. 89 : 24. 2 The 3 : 3. 
Saints encouraged to depend on. 1 Pet. 4 : 19. 
Should be magnified. Psa. 89 : 5. Psa. 92 : 2. 

No. 100. FALL OF MAN, THE. 
By the disobedience of Adam. Gen. 3:6, 11, 

12, with Rom. 5 : 12, 15, 19. 
Through temptation of the devil. Gen. 3 : 

1—5. 2 Cor. 11:3. 1 Tim. 2 : 14 
Man in coNSEquEncE. of ; 
Made in the image of Adam. Gen. 5 : 3, 

with 1 Cor. 15 : 48, 49. 
Born in sin. Job 15 : 14. Job 25 : 4. Psa 

61 : 5. Isa. 48 : 8 Jno. 3 : 6. 
A child of the devil. Mat. 13 : 3a Jno 

8:44. 1 Jno 3 :8, 10. 
A child of wrath. Eph. 2 : 3. 
Evil in heart Gen 6 : 5. Gen. S : 21. Jer. 

16 : 12. Mat. 15 : 19. 
Blinded in heart Eph. 4 : 18. 
Corrupt and perverse in his ways. Gen. 

6 : 12. Psa. 10 : 5. Rom 3 : 12—16. 
Depraved in mind. Rom. 8:5 — 7. Eph. 

4 : 17. Col 1 : 21. Tit. 1 : 15. 
"Without understanding. Psa. 14 : 2, 3, with 

Rom 3 : 11 Rom. 1 : 31. 
Receives not tlie things of God. 1 Cor 

2 : 14. 
Comes short of God's glory. Rom. 3 : 23. 
Defiled in conscience. Tit 1 : 15. Heb. 

10 : 22 
Intractable. Job. II : 12. 
Estrau,"-ed from God Gen 3 : 8. Psa. 68 : 

.? l.-ph 4 ; IS Col 1 : 21. 
In bondage to sin Rom 6:19. Rem. 7 : 

5, 2:i. "Gal 5 : 17. Tit, 3 : 3. 
In bondage to the devil. 2 Tim. 2 : 26. 

Heb 2 : 14, 1-5. 
Constant in evil. Psa. 10 : 5. 2 Pet 2 : 14. 



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Conscious of guilt. Gen. 3 : 7, 8, 10. 

Unrigliteous. Ecc. 7 : 20. Rom. 3 : 10. 

Abominable. Job 15 : 16. Psa. 14 : 3. 

Turned to his own way. Isa. 53 : 6. 

Loves darkness. Jno. 3 ; 19. 

Corrupt, &c. in speech. Rom. 3 : 13, 14. 

Destructive. Rom. 3 : 15, 16. 

Devoid of the fear of God. Rom. 3 : 18. 

Totally depraved. Gen. 6 : 5. Rom. 7 : 18. 

Dead in sin. Eph. 2:1. Col. 2 : 13. 
All men partake of the effects of. 1 Kin. 8 : 

4a Gal. 3 : 22. 1 Jno. 1 : 8. 1 Jno. 5 : 19. 
Punishment consequent upon, 

Banishment from paradise. Gen. 3 : 24. 

Condemnation to labour and sorrow. Gen. 
3 : 16, 19. Job. 5 : 6, 7. 

Temporal death. Gen. 3 : 19. Rom. 5 : 12. 
1 Cor. 15 : 22. 

Eternal death. Job 21 : 30. Rom. 5 : IS, 
21. Rom. 6 : 23. 
Cannot be remedied by man. Pro. 20 : 9. 

Jer. 2 : 22. Jer. 13 : 23. 
Remedy for, provided by God. Gren. 3 : 15. 

Jno. 3 : 16. 

No. 101. FAMILIES. 

Of saints blessed. Psa. 128 : 3, 6. 

Should 
Be taught the scriptures. Deu. 4 : 9, 10. 
Worship God together. 1 Cor. 16 : 19. 
Be duly regulated. Pro. 31 : 27. 1 Tim. 

3 : 4, 5, 12. 
Live in unity. Gten. 45 : 24. Psa. 133 : 1. 
Live in mutual forbearance. G^en. 50 : 17 

—21. Mat. 18:21,22. 
Rejoice together before God. Deu. 14 : 26. 

Deceivers and liars should be removed from, 
Psa. 101 : 7. 

Warned against departing from God. Deu. 
29 : 18. 

Punishment of irreligious. Jer. 10 : 25. 

Good— Exemplified, Mraham, Gen. 18 : 19. 
Jacob, Gen. 35 ; 2. Joshua, Jos. 24 : 15. 
David, 2 Sara. 6 : 20. Job, Job 1 : 5. Laz- 
arus of Bethany. Jno. 11 : 1 — 5. Coi-nelius, 
Acts 10 : 2, 33. Lydia, Acts 16 : 15, 
Jailor of Philippi, Acts 16 : 31—34. Cns- 
pus, Acts 18 : 8. Lois, 2 Tim. 1 : 5. 

No. 102. FASTING. 

Spirit of, explained. Isa. 58 : 6, 7. 

Not to be made a subject of display. Mat. 

6 : 16—18. 
Should be unto God. Zee. 7 : 5. Mat. 6 : 18. 
For the chastening of the soul. Psa. 69 : 10. 
For the humbling of the soul. Psa. 35 : 13. 
Observed on occasions of 

Judgments of God. Joel 1 : 14. Joel 2 : 12. 

Public calamities. 2 Sam. 1 : 12. 

Afflictions of the Church. Luke 5 : 33—35. 

Afflictions of others. Psa. 35 : 13. Dan. 
6 : 18. 

Private afflictions. 2 Sam. 12 : 16. 

Approaching danger. Est. 4 : 16. 



Ordination of ministers. Acts 13 : 3. Acts 
14 : 23. 
Accompanied by 

Prayer. Ezr. 8 : 23. Dan. 9 : 3. 

Confession of sin. 1 Sam. 7 : 6. Neh. 9 : 
1,2. 

Mourning. Joel 2 : 12. 

Humiliation, Deu. 9 : 18. Neh. 9:1. 
Promises connected with. Isa. 58 : 8 — 12. 

Mat. 6 : 18. 
Of hypocrites 

Described. Isa. 58 : 4, 5. 

Ostentatious. Mat. 6 : 16. 

Boasted of, before God, Luke 18 : 12. 

Rejected. Isa. 58 : 3. Jer. 14 : 12. 
Extraordinary — Exemplified, Our Lord,Mat 

4 : 2. Moses, Exo. 34 : 28. Deu. 9 : 9, 18. 

Elijah, 1 Kin. 19 : 8. 
National — Exemplified, Israel, Jud. 20 : 26. 

Ezr. 8 : 21. Est. 4 : 3, 16. Jer. 36 : 9. Men 

of Jabesh-gilead, 1 Sam. 31 : 13. Ninevites, 

Jno. 3 : 5—8. 
Of Saints— Exemplified, David^ 2 Sam. 12: 

16. Psa. 109 : 24. Nehemiah, Neh. 1 : 4. 

Esther, Est. 4 : 16. Daniel, Dan. 9 : 3. 

Disciples of John, Mat. 9 : 14. .Anna, 

Luke 2 : 37. Cornelius, Acts 10 : 30. Pri- 
mitive Christians, Acts 13 : 2. Apostles, 

2 Cor. 6:5. PawZ, 2 Cor. 1 1 : 27. 
Of the Wicked— Exemplified. Elders ofJez- 

reel, 1 Kin. 21 : 12. Ahab, I Kin 21 : 27. 

Pharisees, Mar. 2 : 18. Luke IS : 12. 

No. 103. FATHERLESS, THE 

Find mercy in God. Hos. 14 : 3. 
God will 

Be a father of. Psa. 68 : 5. 

Be a helper of. Psa. 10 : 14. 

Hear the cry of. Exo. 22 : 23. 

Execute the judgment of. Deu. 10 : 18. 
Psa. 10 : 18. 

Punish those who oppress. Exo. 22 : 24. 
Isa. 10 : 1—3. Mai. 3 : 5. 

Punish those who judge not. Jer. 5 : 28, 29. 
Visit, in affliction. Jas. 1 : 27. 
Let them share in our blessings. Deu. 14 : 29. 
Defend. Psa. 82 : 3. Isa. 1 : 17. 
Wrong not, in judgment. Deu. 24 : 17. 
Defraud not. Pro. 23 : 10. 
Afflict not. Exo. 22 : 22. 
Oppress not. Zee. 7 : 10. 
Do no violence to. Jer. 22 : 3. 
Blessedness of taking care of. Deu. 14 ; 29. 

Job 29 : 12, 13. Jer. 7 : 6, 7. 
The wicked 

Rob. Isa. 10 : 2. 

Overwhelm. Job 6 : 27. 

Vex. Eze. 22 : 7. 

Oppress. Job 24 : 3. 

Murder. Psa. 94 : 6. 

Judge not for. Isa. 1 : 23, Jer. 6 : 28. 
A curse on those who oppress. Deu. 27 : 19. 
Promises with respect to. Jer. 49 : 11. 
A type of Zion in affliction. Lam. 5 : 3. 



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Exerapiifisd, Lot, Gen 11 : 27. 23. Da-igh- 
ters of Zelophthad, Num 27 : 1 — 5. Jotkam, 
Jud. 9 : 16—21. Miphibosliefh, 2 Sam. 9 : 3. 
Joask, 2 Kin. 11 : 1—12. Esther, Est 2 : 7. 
No. 104. FAVOUR OF GOD, THE. 

Christ the especial object of. Luke 2 : 52. 

Is THE SOURCE OF 

Mercy. Isa. 60 : 10. 

Spiritual life. Psa. 30 : 5. 
Spiritual wisdom leads to. Pro. 8 : 35. 
Mercy and truth lead to. Pro. 3 : 3, 4 
Saints 

Obtain. Pro. 12 : 2. 

Encompassed by. Psa. 5 : 12. 

Strengthened by. Psa. 30 : 7. 

Victorious through. Psa 44 : 3. 

Preserved through. Job 10 : 12. 

Exalted in Psa. 89 : 17. 

Sometimes tempted to doubt. Psa. 77 : 7. 
Domestic blessings traced to. Pro 18 : 22. 
Disappointment of enemies an assured evi- 
dence of. Psa. 41 : 11. 
Given in answer to prayer. Job 33 : 26. 
Pray for. Psa. 106 : 4, Psa. 119 : 68. 
Plead, in prayer. Exo. 33 : 13 Num. 11 : 16. 
To be acknowledged. Psa. 85 : 1. 
The wicked 

Uninfluenced by. Isa 26 : 10. 

Do not obtain. Isa. 27 : 11. Jer. 16 : 13. 
Exemplified, Napktali, Deu 33 : 23 Samuel, 

1 Sam. 2 : 26 Job, Job 10 : 12. The Virgin 
Mary, Luke 1 : 23, 30. David, Acts 7 : 46. 

No. 105. FEAR, GODLT. 
God is the object of Isa. 8 : 13. 
God is the author of Jer. 32 : 39, 40. 
Searching the scriptures gives the under- 
standing of. Fro. 2 : 3—5. 
Described as 

Hatred of evil. Pro. 8 : 13. 

Wisdom. Job 28 : 28. Psa. Ill : 10. 

A treasure to saints. Pro. 15 : 16. Isa. 
33 :6. 

A fountain of life. Pro. 14 : 27. 

Sanctifying. Psa. 19:9. 

Filial and reverential. Heb. 12 : 9, 28. 
Commanded. Deu. 13 : 4. Psa. 22 : 23. Ecc 

12 : 13. 1 Pet. 2 : 17. 
Motives to, 

The holiness of God. Rev. 15 : 4. 

The greatness of God. Deu. 10 : 12. 17. 

The goodness of God. 1 Sam. 12 : 24. 

The forgiveness of God. Psa. 130 : 4. 

"Wondrous works of God. Jos. 4 : 23, 24. 

Judgments of God. Rev. 14 : 7. 
A characteristic of saints. Mai. 3 : 16. 
Should accompany the joy of saints. Psa. 

2 : 11. 
Necessary to 

The worship of God. Psa, 5 : 7. Psa. 89 : 7. 
The service of God. Psa 2 : II . Heb. 12 : 23. 
Avoiding of sin. Exo. 20 : 20. 
Righteous government. 2 Sam. 23 : 3. 
Impartial administration of justice. 2 Chr. 
19 : 6—9. 



Perfecting holiness. 2 Cor 7 : 1. 
Those who have 
Aflbrd pleasure to God. Psa 147 : 11. 
Are pitied by God. Psa. 103 : 13. 
Are accepted of God. Acts 10 : 35. 
Receive mercy from God. Psa. 103 : U, 17. 

Luke 1 : 50. 
Are blessed. Psa. 112 : 1. Psa. 115 : 13. 
Confide in God Psa. 115 : 11. Pro. 14 : 26 
Depart from evil. Pro. 16 : 6. 
Converse together of holy things. Mai. 

3 : 16. 

Should not fear man. Isa. 8 : 12, 13. Mat. 

10 : 28. 
Desires of, fulfilled by God. Psa. 145 : 19. 
Days of, prolonged. Pro. 10 : 27. 
Should be 
Prayed for. Psa. 86 : 11. 
Exhibited in our callings. Col. 3 : 22. 
Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope. 

1 Pet 3 : 15. 
Constantly maintained. Deu. 14 : 23. Jos. 

4 : 24. Pro. 23 : 17. 
Taught to others. Psa 34 : H. 

Advantages of Pro. 15 : 16. Pro. 19 : 23. 
Ecc 8 . 12, 13. 

The wicked destitute of. Psa. 36 : 1. Pro. 
1 : 29. Jer. 2 : 19. Rom. 3 : 18. 

Exemplified, Mraharii, Gen. 22 : 12. Joseph, 
Gen 39 : 9. Gen 4> : 18. Ohadiah, 1 Kin 
18 : 12. Nehemiah, Neh. 5 ; 15. Job, Job 
1:1,8. Primitioe Chnstians, Acts 9 : 31. 
Cornelius, Acts 10 : 2. Noah, Heb. 11 : 7. 
No. 106. FEAR, UNH01.Y. 

A characteristic of the wicked. Rev. 21 : S. 

Is DESCRIBED as 

A fear of idols. 2 Kin 17 : 33. 

A fear of man 1 Sam. 15 : 24. Jno. 9 : 22. 

A fear of judgments. Isa. 2 : 19. Luke 

21 : 26. Rev. 6 : 16, 17. 
A fear of future punishment. Heb. 10 : 27. 
Overwhelming. Exo 15 : 16. Job 15 : 21, 24. 
Consuming. Psa. 73 : 19. 

A guilty conscience leads to. Gen. 3 : 8, 10. 
Psa. 63 : 5. Pro. 28 : 1. 

Seizes the wicked. Job 15 : 24. Job 18 : 11. 

Surprises the hypocrite. Isa 33 : 14, 18. 

The wicked judicially filled with Lev. 26 : 
16, 17. Deu 28 : 65—67. Jer. 49 : 5. 

Shall be realized. Pro. 1 : 27. Pro. 10 : 24. 

God mocks Pro. 1 : 26 

Saints sometimes tempted to. Psa. 55 : 5. 

Saints delivered from. Pro 1:33. Isa. 14:3. 

Trust in God, a preservative frohi. Psa 27:1. 

Exhortations against. Isa 8 : 12. Jno. 14 : 27. 

Exemplified, Jidam, Gen 3 : 10. Cain, Gen. 
4 : 14. Midianites, Jud. 7 : 21, 22. Philis- 
tines, I Sam. 14 : 15. Saul, 1 Sam. 28 : 5, 
20. ^donijah's guests, 1 Kin 1 : 49. Haman, 
Est 7 : 6. ,Ahaz, Isa 7 : 2. Belshazzar, 
Dan. 5 : 6. Pilate, Jno. 19 : 8. Felix, Acts 
24 : 25. 

No. 107. FLATTERY. 
Saints should not use. Job 32 : 21, 22. 



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Ministers shouii not use. 1 The. '2 : 5. 

Thk wicked use, to 

Others. Psa. 5 : 9. Psa. 12 : 2. 
Themselves. Psa. 36 : 2 

Hypocrites use, to 
God. Psa 78 : 36. 
Tho:;e in authority. Dan. 11 : 34 

False prophets and teachers use. Eze. 12 : 24. 
with Rom. 16 : 18. 

Wisdom, a preservative against. Pro. 4 : 5. 

Worldly advantage obtained by. Dan. 11 : 
21, 32. 

Seldom gains respect. Pro. 28 : 23. 

Avoid those given to. Pro. 20 : 19. 

Danger of Pro. 7 : 21—23. Pro. 29 : 5. 

Punishment of Job 17 : 6. Psa. 12 : 3. 

Exemplified, Woman of Tekoah, 2 Sam. 14 : 
17, 20. Absalom, 2 Sam. 15 : 2—6. False 
prophets, 1 Kin. 22 : 13. Darius''s cour- 
tiers, Dan. 6 : 7. Phai-isees, if-c. Mar. 
12 : 14. Tyrians, ^c. Acts 12 : 22. 

No. 108. FOOLS. 
All men, are by nature. Tit. 3 : 3. 
Deny God. Psa. 14 : 1. Psa, 63 : 1. 
Blaspheme God. Psa 74 : 18. 
Reproach God. Psa. 74 : 22. 
Make a mock at sin. Pro. 14 : 9. 
Despise instruction. Pro 1 : 7. Pro. 15 : 5. 
Despise wisdom. Pro. 1 : 7. 
Hate knowledge. Pro. 1 : 22. 
Delight not in undei'standing. Pro. 18 : 2. 
Sport themselves in mischief. Pro. 10 : 23. 
Walk in darkness. Ecc. 2 : 14. 
Hate to depart from evil. Pro. 13 : 19. 
Worship of, hateful to God. Ecc. 5 : 1. 
Are 

Corrupt and abominable. Psa. 14 : 1. 

Self-sufficient. Pro. 12 : 15. Rom. 1 : 22. 

Self-confident. Pro. 14 : 16. 

Self-deceivers. Pro 14 : 8. 

Mere professors of religion. Mat. 25 : 2 — 12. 

Full of words. Ecc. 10 : 14. 

Given to meddling. Pro. 20 : 3. 

Slanderers Pro. 10 : 18. 

Liars Pro. 10 : 18, 

Slothful. Ecc. 4:5. 

Angry. Ecc. 7 : 9. 

Contentious. Pro. 18 : 6. 

A grief to parents. Pro. 17 : 25. Pro. 19 : 13. 
Come to shame Pro. 3 : 35. 
Destroy themselves by their speech. Pro. 

10 : 8, 14 Ecc 10 : 12. 
The company of ruinous. Pro. 13 : 20. 
Lips of a snare to the soul. Pro. 18 : 7. 
Cling to their folly. Pro. 26: 11. Pro 27:22. 
Worship idols. Jer. 10 : 8. Rom 1 : 22, 23. 
Trust to their own hearts. Pro. 28 : 26. 
Depend upon their wealth. Luke 12 : 20. 
Hear the gospel and obey it not. Mat. 7 : 26, 
The mouth of, pours out folly. Pro 15 : 2. 
Honour is unbecoming for. Pro 26 : 1, 8. 
God has no pleasure in. Ecc 5 : 4. 
Shall not stand in the presence of God. Psa. 

5 :5. 



Avoid them. Pro. 9 : 6. Pro. 14 : 7. 
i-i^xhorled to seek wisdom. Pro. 8 : 5. 
Punishment of. Psa, 107 : 17. Pro. 19 : 29. 

Pro 26 : 10. 
Exemplified, Rehoboam, 1 Kin. 12 : 8. Israel, 

Jer. 4 : 22. Pharisees, Mat 23 : 17, 19. 

No. 109. FORGETTING GOD. 

A characteristic of the wicked. Pro .2:17- 

Isa. 65 : 11. 
Backsliders are guilty of. Jer. 3 : 21, 22. 

Is FORGETTING HIS 

Covenant. Deu. 4 : 23. 2 Kin. 17 : 38. 

Works. Psa. 78 : 7, 11. Psa. 106 : 13. 

Benefits. Psa. 103 : 2. Psa. 106 : 7. 

Word. Heb. 12 : 5. Jas. 1 : 25. 

Law.. Psa, 119 : 153, 176. Hos. 4 : 6. 

Church. Psa. 137 : 6. 

Past deliverances. Jud. 8 : .34. Psa. 78 : 42. 

Power to deliver. Isa. 51 : 13 — 15. 
Encouraged by false teachers. Jer. 23 : 27. 
Prosperity often leads to. Deu. 8 : 12 — 14. 

Hos. 13 : 6. 
Trials should not lead to. Psa. 44 : 17—20. 
Resolve against. Psa. 119 : 16, 93. 
Cautions against. Deu. 6 : 12. Deu. 8 : 11 
Exhortation to those guilty of Psa 50 : 22 
Punishment of Job 8 : 12, 13. Psa, 9 : 17. 

Isa. 17 : 10, 11. Eze. 23 : 35. Hos. 8 : 14. 

No. 110. FORGIVENESS OF IN- 
JURIES. 

Christ set an example of. Luke 23 : 34. 
Commanded. Mar. 11 : 25. Rom. 12 : 19. 
To be unlimited. Mat. 18 : 22. Luke 17 : 4. 
A characteristic of saints. Psa. 7 : 4. 
Motives to, 

The mercy of God. Luke 6 : 36. 

Our need of forgiveness. Mar 11 : 25. 

God's forgiveness of us. Eph 4 : 32. 

Christ's forgiveness of us. Col. 3 : 13. 
A glory to saints. Pro. 19 : 11. 
Should be accomp.inied by 

Forbearance. Col 3 : 13. 

Kindness. Gen 45 : 5—11. Rom. 12 : 20. 

Blessing and prayer. Mat. 5 : 44. 
Promises to Mat 6:14. Luke 6 : 37. 
No forgiveness without. Mat. 6 : 15. Jas. 2 : 13. 
Illustrated. Mat. 18 : 23—35. 
Exemplified, Joseph, Gen 60 : 20, 21. David, 

1 Sam. 24 : 7. 2 Sam. 18:6. 2 Sam. 19 : 

23. Solomon, 1 Kin 1 : 53. Stephen, Acts 

7 : 60. Paul, 2 Tim. 4 : 16. 

No. 111. FORSAKING GOD. 
Idolaters guilty of 1 Sam. 8 : 8. 1 Kin. 11 : 33. 
The wicked guilty of. Deu 2S : 20. 
Backsliders guilty of Jer. 15 : 6. 

Is FORSAKIIVG 

His house. 2Chr29:6. 

Hi.^ covenant. Deu. 29 : 25. 1 Kin. 19 : 10. 

Jer. 22 : 9. Dan 11 : .30. 
His commandments. Ezr. 9 : 10. 
The right way. 2 Pet 2 : 15. 
Trusting in man is. Jer. 17 : 5. 



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Leads men to follow their own devices. Jer. 
2 : 13. 

Prosperity tempts to. Deu. 31 : 20. Dcu. 
3'2 : 15. 

Wickedness of. Jer 2 : 13. Jer. 5 : 7. 

Unreasonableness and ingratitude of. Jer. 
2 : 5, 6. 

Brings confusion. Jer. 17 : 13. 

Followed by remorse. Eze. 6 : 9. 

Brings down his wrath. Ezr. 8 : 22. 

Provokes God to forsake men. Jud. 10 : 13. 
2 Chr. 15:2. 2 Chr. 24 : 20. 24. 

Resolve against. Jos. 24 : 16. Neh. 10 : 29—39. 

Curse pronounced upon. Jer. 17 : 5. 

Sin of, to be confessed. Ezr. 9:10. 

Warnings against. Jos. 24 : 20. 1 Chr. 28 : 9. 

Punishment of Deu. 28 : 20. 2 Kin. 22 : 16, 
17. Isa 1 : 28. Jer. 1 : 16. Jer. 5 : 19. 

Exemplified, Children of Israel, 1 Sam. 12 : 10. 
Saul, 1 Sam. 15:11. ^hab, 1 Kin 18 : 18. 
Jlmon, 2 Kin. 21 : 22. Kingdom of Judah, 
2 Chr. 12 : 1, 5. 2 Chr. 21 : 10. Isa. 1 : 4. 
Jer. 15 : 6. Kingdom of Israel, 2 Chr. 
13 : 11, with 2 Kin. 17 : 7—18. Mamj dis- 
ciples, Jno. 6 : 66. Phygellus, fc. 2 Tim. 

1 : 15. Balaam, 2 Pet. 2 1 15. 

No. 112. GIFTS OF GOD, THE. 

All blessings are. Jas. 1 : 17. 2 Pet. I : 3. 
Are dispensed according to his will. Ecc. 

2 : 26. Dan. 2 : 21. Eom. 12 : 6. 1 Cor. 7 : 7. 
Are free and abundant. Num. 14 : S. Rom. 

8:32. 
Spirituai,, 

Christ the chief of Isa. 42 : 6. Isa. 55 : 4. 
Jno 3 : 16. Jno 4:10. Jno. 6 : 32, 33. 

Are through Christ. Psa. 68 : 18, with 
Eph 4 : 7, S. Jno 6 : 27. 

The Holy Ghost. Luke 11 : 13. Acts 8 : 20. 

Grace. Psa. 84 : 11. Jas. 4 : 6. 

Wisdom. Pro 2 : 6. Jas, 1 : 5. 

Repentance. Acts 11 : 18. 

Faith. Eph. 2 : 8. Phi. 1 : 29. 

Righteousness. Rom. 5 : 16, 17. 

Strength and power. Psa. 68 : 35. 

A new heart. Eze. 11 : 19. 

Peace. Psa 29 : 11. 

Rest. Mat 11 :28. 2 The. 1 : 7. 

Glory. Psa. 84 : 11. Jno. 17 : 22. 

Eternal life. Rom. 6 : 23. 

Not repented of by him. Rom. 11 : 29. 

To be used for mutual profit. 1 Pet. 4 : 10. 

Pray for. Mat. 7 : 7, 11. Jno. 16 : 23, 24. 

Acknowledge. Psa. 4 : 7. Psa. 21 : 2. 
Temporal, 

Life. Isa. 42 : 5. 

Food and raiment. Mat. 6 : 25—33. 

Rain and fruitful seasons. Gen. 27 : 28. 
Lev, 26 : 4, 5 Isa 30 : 23. 

Wisdom. 2 Chr 1 : 12 

Peace, Lev 26 : 6 1 Chr. 22 : 9. 

All good things. Psa 34 : 10. 1 Tim. 6 : 17 

To be used and enjoyed Ecc. 3 : 13. Ecc 
5 : 19, 20. 1 Tim 4 : 4, 6. 



Should cause us to remember God. Deu. 

S : 18. 
All creatures partake of Psa. 136 : 25. 

Psa. 145 : 15, 16. 
Pray for. Zee. 10 : 1. Mat. 6:11. 
Illustrated. Mat. 25 : 15—30. 

No. 113. GIFT OF THE HOLT 
GHOST, THE. 

By the Father. Neh. 9 : 20. Luke 11 : 13. 

By the Son. Jno. 20 : 22. 

To Christ without measure. Jno. 3 : 34. 

Given 

According to promise. Acts 2 : 38, 39. 

Upon the exaltation of Christ. Psa 68 : 18. 
Jno. 7 : 39. 

Through the intercession of Christ. Jno. 
14 : 16. 

In answer to prayer. Luke 11 : 13. Eph. 

1 : 16, 17. 

For instruction. Neh. 9 : 20. 

For comfort of saints. Jno. 14 : 16. 

To those who repent and believe. Acts 

2 :38. 

To those who obey God. Acts 5 : 32. 

To the Gentiles. Acts 10 : 44, 45. Acts 11 : 
17. Acts 15 : 8. 

abundant. Psa. 68 : 9. Jno. 7 : 33, 39. 
Is permanent. Isa. 59 : 21. Hag. 2 : 5. J Pet. 

4 : 14. 
Is fructifying. Isa. 32 : 15. 
Received through faith. Gal. 3 : 14. 
An evidence of union with Christ. 1 Jno. 

: 24. 1 Jno. 4 : 13. 
An earnest of the inheritance of the saints. 

2 Cor. 1 : 22. 2 Cor. 5 : 5. Eph. 1 : 14. 
A pledge of the continued favour of God. 

Eze. 39 : 29. 

No. 114. GLORIFYING GOD. 

Commanded. 1 Chr. 16 : 28. Psa. 22 : 23. 

Isa. 42 : 12. 
Due to him. 1 Chr. 16 : 29. 
For his 

Holiness. Psa. 99 : 9. Rev. 15 : 4. 

Mercy and truth. Psa. 115 : 1. Rom. 15 : 9. 

Faithfulness and truth. Isa 25 : 1. 

Wondrous works. Mat. 15:31. Acts 4: 21. 

Judgments. Isa. 25 : 3. Eze. 28 : 22. Rev. 
14 : 7. 

Deliverances. Psa. 50 : 15. 

Grace to others. Acts 11 : 18. 2 Cor. 9 : 
13. Gal. 1 : 24. 
Obligation of saints to. 1 Cor. 6 : 20. 
Is acceptable through Christ. Phi. 1 : 11. 

1 Pet. 4 : 11. 
Christ, an example of. Jno. 17 : 4. 
Accomplished ey 

Relying on his promises. Rom. 4 : 20. 

Praising him. Psa. 50 : 23. 

Doing all to him. 1 Cor. 10 : 31. 

Dying for him. Jno. 21 : 19. 

Confessing Christ Phi. 2 : 11. 

Suffering for Christ. 1 Pet. 4 : 14, 16. 



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Glorifving Christ. Acts 19 : 17. 2 The. 

1 : U. 

Bringins? forth fruits of righteousness. 
Jno. 15 : S. Phi 1 : 11. 

Patience inalfliction. Isa. 24 : 15. 

Faithfulness. 1 Pet. 4 : 11. 
Required in body and spirit. 1 Cor. 6 : 20. 
Shall be universal. Psa. 86 : 9. Rev. 5 : 13. 
Saints should 

Resolve on. Psa. 69 : 30. Psa. 118 : 28. 

Unite in. Psa. 34 : 3. Rom. 15 : 6. 

Persevere in Psa. 86 : 12. 
All the blessings of God are designed to lead 

to. Isa. 60 : 21. Isa 61 : 3. 
The holy example of saints may lead others 

to. Mat. 5:16. 1 Pet 2 : 12. 
All, by nature, fail in. Rom. 3 : 23. 
The wicked averse to. Dan. 5 : 23. Rom. 

1 :21. 

Punishment for not. Dan. 6 : 23, 30. Mai. 2 : 
2. Acts 12: 23. Rom. 1:21. 

Heavenly hosts engaged in. Rev. 4 : 11. 

Exemplified, David, Psa. 57 : 5. The Multi- 
tude, Mat 9 : 8. Mat. 15 : 31. The Virgin 
Mary, Luke 1 : 46. Jlngels, Luke 2 : 14 
Shepherds, Luke 2 : 20. Man sick of the 
palsy, Luke 5 : 25. Woman with infirmity, 
Luke 13 : 18. Leper, Luke 17 : 15. Blind 
man, Luke 18 : 43 Centurion, Luke 23 : 47. 
The Church at Jerusalem, Acts 11 : 18. 
Gentiles at Jlntioch, Acts 13 : 48. Abra- 
ham, Rom. 4 : 20. Paul, Rom. 11 : 36. 

No. 115. GLORY. 

God is, to his people. Psa. 3 : 3. Zee. 2 : 5 
Christ is, to his people, isa. 60 : 1. Luke 

2:32. 
Tfiie gospel ordained to be, to saints. 1 Cor. 

2 :7. 

Of the gospel, exceeds that of the law. 2 Cor. 

3 : 9, 10. 

The joy of saints is full of. 1 Pet. 1 : 8. 
Spiritual, 

Is given by God. Psa. 84 : 11. 

Is given by Christ. Jno 17 : 22. 

Is the work of the Holy Ghost. 2 Cor. 

3 : 18. 
Eternal, 

Procured by the death of Christ. Heb. 

2 : 10. 

Accompanies salvation by Christ. 2 Tim. 

2 : 10. 
Inherited by saints. 1 Sam. 2 : 8. Psa 

73 : 24 Pro 3 : 35 Col 3 : 4. I Pet. 5 : 10. 
Saints called to. 2 The 2 : 14. 1 Pet 5 : 10. 
Saints afore prepared unto. Rom. 9 : 23 
Enlianced by present afflictions. 2 Cor. 

4 : 17. 

Present afflictions not worthy to be com- 
pared with Rom 8 : 18. 
Of the Church, shall be rich and abundant 

Isa 60 : 11— 13 
The bodies of saints shall be raised in. 1 Cor. 

15:43. Phi. 3:21. 



Saints shall be, of their ministers. 1 The. 2 : 

19, 20. 
Affiictionsj of ministers are, to saints. Eph. 

3 : 13. 
Temi'oral 

Is given by God. Dan. 2 : 37. 

Passeth away. 1 Pet. 1 :24. 

The devil tries to seduce by. Mat. 4 : 8. 
Of hypocrites turned to shame. Hos. 4 : 7. 
Seek not, from man. Mat. 6:2. 1 The. 2 : 6. 
Of the wicked 

Is in their sliame. Phi. 3 : 19. 

Ends in destruction. Isa. 6 : 14. 

No. 116. GLORY OF GOD, THE. 

Exhibited in Christ. Jno. 1:14. 2 Cor. 4 : 6. 

Heb. 1 : 3. 
Exhibited in 

His name. Deu. 23 : S8. Neh. 9 : 5. 

His majesty. Job 37 : 22. Psa 93 : 1. Psa. 
104 : 1. Psa. 146 : 5, 12. Isa. 2 : 10. 

His power. Exo. 15 : 1, 6. Rom. 6 : 4, 

His works. Psa. 19 : 1. Psa. Ill : 3. 

His holiness. Exo. 15 : 11. 
Described as 

Great. Psa. 138 : 5. 

Eternal. Psa. 104 : 31. 

Rich. Eph. 3 : 16. 

Highly exalted. Psa. 8:1. Psa. 113 : 4. 
Exhibited to 

Moses. Exo. 34 : 5—7, with Exo. 33 : 
18—23. 

Stephen. Acts 7 : 55. 

His Church. Deu. 5 : 24. Psa. 102 : 16. 
Enlightens the Church. Isa. 60 : 1, 2. Rev. 

21 : 11, 23. 
Saints desire to behold. Psa. 63 : 2. Psa. 

90 : 16. 
God is jealous of. Isa. 42 : 8. 
Reverence. Isa. 59 : 19. 
Plead in prayer. Psa. 79 : 9. 
Declare. 1 Chr. 16 : 24. Psa. 145 : 5, 11. 
Magnify. Psa 57 : 5. 
The earth is full of. Isa. 6 : 3. 
The knowledge of, shall fill the earth. Hab. 

2 : 14. 

No. 117. GLUTTONY. 

Christ was falsely accused of Mat. 11 : 19. 
The wicked addicted to. Phi. 3 : 19. Jude 12. 
Leads to 

Carnal security. Isa. 22 : 13, with 1 Cor. 
16 : 32. Luke 12 : 19. 

Poverty. Pro 23 : 21. 
Of princes, runious to their people. Ecc. 

10 : 16, 17. 
Is inconsistent in saints. 1 Pet. 4:3. 
Caution against. Pro 23 : 2, 3. Luke 21 : 

34. Rom 13 : 13, 14. 
Pray against len^p*-ations to. Psa. 141 : 4. 
Punishment of Num. 11 : Z?,, 34, with Psa. 

78:31. Deu. 21:21. Amos 6 : 4, 7. 
Danger of, illustrated. Luke 12 : 46, 46. 
Exemplified, Esau, Gen. 25 : 30 — 34, with 

Heb. 12 : 16, 17. Israel, Num. 11:4, with 



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Psa. 78 : IS. Sons of Eli, 1 Sam. 2 : 12—17. 
Belshazzar, Dan. 5 : 1. 

No. 118. GOD. 
Is a Spirit. Jno. 4 : 24. 2 Cor. 3 : 17. 

Is DECLARED TO BE 

Light. Isa. 60 : 19. Jas. 1 : 17. 1 Jno. 1 : 5. 

Love. 1 Jno 4 : 8, 16. 

Invisible. Job 23 : 8, 9. Jno. 1 : 18. Jno. 
5 : 37. Col. 1 : 15. 1 Tim. 1 : 17. 

Unsearchable. Job 11 : 7. Job 37 : 23. 
Psa. 145 : 3. Isa. 40 : 28. Rom. 11 : 33. 

Incorruptible. Rom. 1 : 23. 

Eternal. Deu. 33 : 27. Psa. 90 : 2. Rev. 
4 : 8—10. 

Immortal. 1 Tim. 1 : 17. 1 Tim. 6 : 16. 

Omnipotent. Gen. 17 : 1. Exo. 6 : 3. 

Omniscient. Psa. 139 : 1—6. Pro. 5 : 21. 

Omnipresent. Psa. 139 : 7. Jer. 23 : 23. 

Immutable. Psa. 102 : 26, 27. Jas. 1 : 17. 

Only-wise. Rom. 16 : 27. 1 Tim. 1 : 17. 

Glorious. Exo. 15 : 11. Psa. 145 : 5. 

Most High. Psa. 83 : 18. Acts 7 : 48. 

Perfect. Mat. 5 : 43. 

Holy. Psa. 99 : 9. Isa. 6 : 16. 

Just. Deu. 32 : 4. Isa. 45 : 21. 

True. Jer. 10 : 10. Jno. 17 : 3. 

Upright. Psa. 25 : 8. Psa 92 : 15. 

Righteous. Ezr. 9 : 15. Psa. 145 : 17. 

Good. Psa. 25:8. Psa 119 : 68. 

Great. 2 Chr. 2 : 5. Psa. 86 : 10. 

Gracious. Exo. 34 : 6. Psa. 116 : 5. 

Faithful 1 Cor. 10 : 13. 1 Pet. 4 : 19. 

Merciful. Exo. 34 : 6, 7. Psa. 86:5. 

Long-suflering. Num. 14 : 18. Mic. 7 : 18 

Jealous. Jos. 24 : 19. Nah. 1 : 2. 

Compassionate. 2 Kin. 13 : 23. 

A consuming fire. Heb. 12 : 29. 
None beside hira. Deu 4 : 35. Isa. 44 : 6. 
None before him. Isa. 43 ; 10. 
None like to him. Exo. 9 : 14. Deu. 33 : 26. 

2 Sam. 7 : 22. Isa. 46 : 5, 9. Jer. 10 : 6. 
None good but he. Mat. 19 : 17. 
Fills heaven and earth. 1 Kin. 8 : 27. Jer. 

23 : 24. 
Should be worshipped in spirit and in truth. 

Jno. 4 : 24. 

No. 119. GOODNESS OF GOD, THE. 

Is part of his character. Psa. 25 : 8. Nah. 

1 : 7. Mat. 19 : 17. 
Declared to be 

Great. Neh.9:35. 

Rich. Psa. 104 : 24. 

Abundant. Exo. 34 
Psa. 65 



Neh. 



11. 



Rom. 



Mar. 



Zee. 9 : 17. 

Rom. 2 : 4. 

: 6. Psa. 33 : 

4. Jer. 31 : 
Psa. 23 : 6. Psa. 62 : 1. 
Psa. 145 : 9. Mat. 5 : 45, 



6. 
12, 14. 



Satisfying. 
Enduring. 
Universal. 
Manifested 
To his Cliurch. Psa. 31 : 19. Lam. 3 : 26. 
In doing good. Psa. 119 : 68. Psa. 145 : 9. 
In supplying temporal wants. Acts 14 : 

17. 
In providing for the poor. Psa. 68 : 10. 
In forgiving sins. 2 Chr. 30 : 18. Psa. 86 : 6. 



Leads to repentance. Rom- 2 : 4. 
Recognise, in his dealings. Ezr. 8 : 18 

2 : IS. 
Pray for the manifestation of. 2 The. 1 
Desi)ise not. Rom. 2 : 4. 
Reverence. Jer. 33 : 9. Hos. 3 : 5. 
Magnify. Psa. 107 : 8. Jer. 33 : 11. 
Urge others to confide in. Psa. 34 : 8. 
The wicked disregard. Neh. 9 : 35. 

No. 120. GOSPEL, THE. 

Described. Luke 2 : 10, 11. 

Foretold. Isa. 41 : 27. Isa. 62 : 7, with Rom 

10 : 15. Isa. 61 : 1—3. 
Preached under the old testament. Heb. 4 : 2. 
Exhibits the grace of God. Acts 14 : 3. 

Acts 20: 32. 
The knowledge of the glory of God is by. 

2 Cor. 4 : 4, 6. 
Life and immortality are brought to light 

by. 2 Tim. 1 : 10. 
Is the power of God unto salvation. 
1 : 16. 1 Cor. 1 : 18. 1 The. 1 : 8. 
Is truth. Col. 1 : 6. 
Is glorious. 2 Cor. 4 : 4. 
Is everlasting. 1 Pet. 1 : 25. Rev. 14 
Preached by Christ. Mat. 4 : 23. 

1 :14. 
Ministers have a dispensation to preach. 1 

Cor. 9 : 17. 
Preached beforehand to Abraham. Gen. 22 : 

18, with Gal. 3 : 8. 
Preached to 
The Jews first. Luke 24 : 47. Acts 13 : 46. 
The Gentiles. Mar. 13 : 10. Gal. 2 : 2. 
The poor. Mat. 11 : 6. Luke 4 : 18. 
Every creature. Mar. 16 : 15. Col. 1 : 23. 
Must be believed. Mar. 1 : 16. Heb. 4 : 2. 
Brings peace. Luke 2 : 10, 14. Eph. 6 : 15. 
Produces hope. Col. 1 : 23. 
Saints have fellowship in. Phi. 1 : 5. 
There is fulness of blessing in. Rom. 15 : 29. 
Those who receive, should 
Adhere to the truth of. Gal. 1 : 6, 7. 

2 : 14. 
Not to be ashamed of. Rom. 1 : 16. 
Live in subjection to. 2 Cor. 9 : 13. 
Have their conversation becoming. 

1 :27. 
Earnestly contend for the faith of. 

1 : 17, 27. Jude 3. 
Sacrifice friends and property for. 

10 : 29. 

Sacrifice life itself for. Mar. 8 : 35. 
Profession of, attended by afflictions. 2 Tim. 

1 :8. 
Promises to suft'erers for. Mar. 8 : 35. Mar. 

10 : 30. 
Be careful not to hinder. 1 Cor. 9 : 12. 
Is hid to them that are lost. 2 Cor. 4 : 3. 
Testifies to the final judgment. Rom. 2 : 16. 
Let him who preaches another, be accursed, 

Gal. 1:8. 
Awful consequences of not obeying. 2 The. 
1 : 8, 9. 



Gal. 



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Is CALLED, THE 

Dispensation of the grace of God. Eph. 

3 :2. 
Gospel of peace. Eph. 6 : 15. 
Gospel of God. Rom. 1:1. 1 The. 2 : 8. 

1 Pet. 4 : 17. 

Gospel of Jesus Chrjst. Rom. 1 : 9, 16. 

2 Cor. 2 : 12. 1 The. 3 : 2. 

Gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20 : 24. 

Gospel of the kingdom. Mat 24 : 14. 

Gospel of salvation. Eph. 1 : 13. 

Glorious gospel of Christ. 2 Cor. 4 : 4. 

Preaching of Jesus Christ. Rom. 16 : 25. 

Mystery of Christ. Eph. 3 : 4. 

Mystery of the gospeh Eph. 6 : 19. 

Word of God. 1 The. 2 : 13. 

Word of Christ. Col. 3 : 16. 

Word of grace. Acts 14 : 3. Acts 20 : 32. 

Word of salvation. Acts 13 : 26. 

Word of reconciliation. 2 Cor. 5 : 19. 

Word of truth. Eph. 1 : 13. 2 Cor. 6 : 7. 

Word of faith. Rom. 10 : 8. 

Word of life. Phi. 2 : 16. 

Ministration of the Spirit. 2 Cor. 3 : S. 

Doctrine according to godliness. 1 Tim. 
6 :3. 

Form of sound words. 2 Tim. 1 : 13. 
Rejection of, by many, foretold. Isa. 53 : 1, 

with Rom. 10 : 15, 16. 
Rejection of, by the Jews, a means of bless- 
ing to the Gentiles. Rom. 11 : 28. 

No. 121. GRACE. 

God is the God of all. 1 Pet. 5 : 10. 

God is the Giver of Psa. 84 : 11. 

God's throne, the throne of Heb. 4 : 16. 

The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of Zee. 12 : 10. 

Heb. 10 : 29. 
Was upon Christ. Luke 2 : 40. 
Christ spake with. Psa. 45 : 2, with Luke 

4 : 22. 
Christ was full of. Jno. 1 : 14. 
Came by Christ. Jno. 1 : 17. Rom. 5 : 15. 
Given by Christ. 1 Cor. 1 : 4. 
Riches of, exhibited in God's kindness 

through Christ. Eph. 2 : 7. 
Glory of, exhibited in our acceptance in 

Christ. Eph. 1 : 6. 

Is DESCRIBED AS 

Great. Acts 4 : 33. 
Sovereign. Rom. 5 ; 21. 
Rich. Eph. 1 : 7. Eph. 2 : 7. 
Exceeding. 2 Cor. 9 : 14. 
Manifold. 1 Pet. 4 : 10. 
All-sufficient. 2 Cor. 12 : 9. 
All-abundant. Rom. 5 : 15, 17, 20. 
True. 1 Pet 5 : 12. 
Glorious. Eph. 1 : 6. 
Not in vain. 1 Cor. 15 : 10. 
The gospel, a declaration of Acts 20 : 24, 32. 

Is THE SOURCE OF 

Election. Rom. 11 : 5. 
The call of God. Gal. 1 : 15. 
Justification. Rom. 3 : 24. Tit. 3 : 7. 
Fnith. Acts 18 : 27. 



Forgiveness of sins. Eph. 1 : 7. 

Salvation. Acts 15 : 11. Eph. 2 : 5, 8. 

Consolation. 2 The. 2 : 16. 

Hope. 2 The. 2 : 16. 
Necessary to the service of God. Heb. 12 : 28. 
God's work completed in saints by. H The. 

1 : 11, 12. 
The success and completion of the work of 

God to be attributed to. Zee. 4 : 7. 
Inheritance of the promises by. Rom. 4 : 16. 
Justification by, opposed to that b}^ works. 

Rom. 4:4, 5. Rom. 11 : 6. Gal. 5 : 4. 
Saints 

Are heirs of 1 Pet 3 : 7. 

Are under. Rom 6 : 14. 

Receive, from Christ. Jno. 1 : 16. 

Are what they are by. 1 Cor. 15 : 10. 
2 Cor. 1 : 12. 

Abound in gifts of Acts 4 : 33. 2 Cor. 
8:1. 2 Cor 9 : 8, 14. 

Should be established in. Heb. 13 : 9. 

Should be strong in. 2 Tim. 2 : 1. 

Should grow in. 2 Pet. 3:18. 

Should speak with. Eph. 4 : 29. Col. 4 : 6. 
Specially given 

To ministers. Rom. 12 : 3, 6. Rom. 15 : 15. 
1 Cor. 3 : 10. Gal 2 ; 9. Eph. 3 : 7. 

To the humble. Pro 3 : 34, with Jas. 4 : 6. 

To those who walk uprightly. Psa. 84 : 1 1. 
Gospel of, not to be received in vain. 2 Cor. 

6 : 1. 
Pray for 

For yourselves. Heb. 4 : 16. 

For others. 2 Cor. 13 : 14. Eph. 6 : 24. 
Beware lest you fail of Heb. 12 : 15. 
Manifestation of, in others, a cause of glad- 
ness. Acts 11 : 23. 
Special manifestation of, at the second com- 
ing of Christ. 1 Pet. 1 : 13. 
Not to be abused. Rom. 6 : 1, 15. 
.A.ntinomians abuse. Jude 4. 

No. 122. HAPPINESS OF SAINTS 

IN THIS LIFE. 

Is in God. Psa. 73 : 25. 
Only found in the ways of wisdom. Pro. 3 : 
17, 18. 

Is DERIVED FROM 

Fear of God. Psa. 128 : 1, 2. Pro. 28 : 14. 
Trust in God. Pro. 16 : 20. Phi. 4 : 6, 7. 
Obedience to God. Psa. 40 : 8. Jno. 13 : 17. 
Salvation. Deu. 33 : 29. Isa. 12 : 2, 3. 
Hope in the Lord. Psa. 146 : 5. 
Hope of glory. Rom. 5 : 2. 
God being their Lord. Psa. 144 : 15. 
God being their help. Psa. 146 : 5. 
Praising God. Psa. 135 : 3. 
Their mutual love. Psa. 133 : 1. 
Divine chastening. Job 5 : 17. Jas. 5 : 11. 
Suffering for Christ. 2 Cor. 12 : 10. 1 Pet. 

3 : 14. 1 Pet. 4 : 13, 14. 
Having mercy on the poor. Pro. 14 : 21. 
Finding wisdom. Pro. 3 : 13. 
Retaining wisdom. Pro. 3 : 18. 



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Is abundant and satisfying. Psa. 36 : 8. Psa. 

63 :5. 

No. 123. HAPPINESS OF THE 

WICKED, THE. 

Is limited to this lil'e. Psa. 17 : 14. Luke 

16 : 25. 
Is short. Job 20 : 5. 
Is uncertain. Luke 12 : 20. 
Is vain. Ecc. 2 : 1. Ecc. 7 : 6. 

Is DERIVED FROM 

Their wealth. Job 21 : 13. Psa. 62 : 7. 

Their power. Job 21 : 7. Psa. 87 : 3.5. 

Their worldly prosperity. Psa. 17 : 14. 
Psa. 73 : 3, 4, 7. 

Gluttony. Isa. 22 : 13. Hab. 1 : 16. 

Drunkenness. Isa. 6 : 11. Isa. 66 : 12. 

Vain pleasure. Job 21 : 12. Isa. 6 : 12. 

Successful oppression. Hab. 1 : 15. 
Marred by jealousy. Est. 6 : 13. 
Often interrupted by judgments. Num. 

11 : 33. Job 15 : 21. Psa. 73 : 18—20. Jer. 

2d : 10, 11. 
Leads to sorrow. Pro. 14 : 13. 
Leads to recklessness. Isa. 22 : 13. 
Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints. Psa. 

73 : 3, 16. Jer. 12 : 1. Hab. 1 : 13. 
Saints often permitted to see the end of. Psa. 

73 : 17—20. 
Envy not. Psa. 37 : 1. 
Woe against. Amos 6:1. Luke 6 : 25. 
Illustrated. Psa 37 : 35, 36. Luke 12 : 16— 

20. Luke 16 : 19, 25. 
Exemplified, Israel, Num. 11 : 33. Haman, 

Est. 6 : 9 — 11. Bdskazzar, Dan. 5 : 1. 

Herod, Acts 12 : 21—23. 

No. 124. HATRED. 
Forbidden, Lev. 19 : 17. Col. 3 : 8. 
Is murder. 1 Jno. 3 : 15. 
A work of the flesh. Gal. 6 : 20. 
Often cloaked by deceit. Pro. 10 : 18. Pro. 

26 : 26. 
Leads to deceit. Pro. 26 : 24, 25. 
Stirs up strife. Pro 10 : 12. 
Embitters life. Pro. 16 : 17. 
Inconsistent with 

The knowledge of God. 1 Jno. 2 : 9, 11. 

The love of God. 1 Jno. 4 : 20. 
Liars prone to. Pro. 26 : 28. 
The wicked exhibit, 

Towards God. Rom. 1 : 30. 

Towards saints. Psa. 25 : 19. Pro. 29 : 10. 

Towards each other. Tit. 3 : 3. 
Christ experienced. Psa. 35 : 19, with Jno. 

15 : 25. 
Saints should 

Expect. Mat. 10 : 22. 

Not marvel at. 1 Jno. 3 : 13. 

Return good for. Exo 23 : 5. Mat. 5 : 44. 

Not rejoice in the calamities of those who 
exhibit. Job 31 : 29, 30. Psa. 35 : 13, 14. 

Give no cause for. Pro 25 : 17. 
Punishment of. Psa. 34 : 21. Psa. 44 : 7. 

Psa. 89 : 23. Amos 1 : 11. 



We should exhibit, against 
False ways. Psa 119 : 104, 128. 
Lying. Psa 119 : 163. 
Evil. Psa 97 : 10. Fro. 8 : 13. 
Backsliding. Psa 101 : 3. 
Hatred and opposition to God. Psa. 139 : 
21, 22. 

Exemplified, Cain, Gen. 4 : 5, 8. Esau, Gen. 
27 : 41. Joseph's brethren, Gen 37 : 4. Men 
of Gilead, Jud. 11:7. Saul, 1 Sam. 18 : 8, 9 
Jihab, 1 Kin. 22 : 8. Haman, Est. 3 : 5, 6 
Enemies of the Jews, Est. 9 : 1, 6. Eze. 
35 : 6, 6 Chaldeans, Dan. 3 : 12. Enemies 
of Daniel, Dan 6:4 — 15. Her odias, Mai 

14 : 3, S. The Jews, Acts 23 : 12, 14. 

No. 125. HATRED TO CHRIST. 

Is without cause. Psa 69 : 4, with Jno. 15 : 25. 
Is on account of his testimony against the 

world. Jno. 7 : 7. 
Involves 

Hatred to his Father. Jno. 15 : 23, 24. 

Hatred to his people. Jno. 15 : 18. 
Punishment of. Psa. 2 : 2, 9. Psa 21 : 8. 
No escape for those who persevere in. 1 Cor. 

15 : 25. Heb. 10 : 29—31. 
Illustrated. Luke 19 : 12—14, 17. 
Exemplified, Chief Priests, <^c. Mat. 27 : 

], 2. Luke 22 : 5. Jews, Mat. 27 : 22, 23 

Scribes, .J-c. Mar. 11 : 18. Luke 11 : 53, 54. 
No. 126. HEART, THE. 
Issues of life are out of. Pro. 4 : 23. 
God 

Tries. 1 Chr. 29 : 17. Jer. 12 : 3. 

Knows. Psa 44 : 21. Jer. 20 : 12. 

Searches. 1 Chr. 28 : 9. Jer. 17 : 10. 

Understands the thoughts of. 1 Chr. 28 : 
9. Psa. 139 : 2. 

Ponders. Pro. 21 : 2. Pro. 24 : 12. 

Influences. 1 Sam. 10 : 26. Ezr. 6 : 22 
Ezr. 7 : 27. Pro 21 : 1. Jer. 20 : 9. 

Creates a new. Eze. 36 : 26. 

Prepares. 1 Chr. 29 : 18. Pro. 16 : 1. 

Opens. Acts 16 : 14. 

Enlightens. 2 Cor. 4 : 6. 

Strengthens. Psa. 27 : 14. 

Establishes. Psa. 112 : 8. 1 The. 3:13. 
Should be 

Prepared unto God. 1 Sam. 7 : 3. 

Given to God. Pro. 23 : 26. 

Perfect with God. 1 Kin. 8 : 61. 

Applied unto wisdom. Psa. 90 : 12. Pro. 2:2. 

Guided in the right wav. Pro. 23 : 19. 

Purified. Jas. 4:8. 

Single. Eph 6 : 5. Col. 3 : 22. 

Tender. Eph. 4 : 32. 

Kept with diligence. Pro. 4 : 23. 
We should 

Believe with. Acts 8 : 37. Rom 10 : 10. 

Serve God with all. Deu. 11 : 13. 

Keep God's statutes with all. Deu. 26 : 16. 

Walk before God with all. 1 Km. 2 : 4. 

Trust in God with all. Pro. 3 : 5. 

Love God with all. Mat. 22 : 37. 



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Return to God with all. Deu. 30 : 2. 

Do the will of God from. Eph. 6 : 6. 

Sanctify God in. 1 Pet. 3 : 15. 
No man can cleanse. Pro. 20 : 9. 
Faith, tlie means of purifying. Acts 16 : 9. 
Renewal of, promised under the gospel. Eze. 

11 : 19. Eze. 36 : 26. Heb. 3 : 10. 
"When broken and contrite, not despised by 

God. Psa. 51 : 17. 
Pray that it may be 

Cleansed. Psa. 51 : 10. 

Inclined to God's testimonies. Psa. 119 : 36. 

Sound in God's statutes. Psa. 119 : 80. 

United to fear God. Psa. 86 : 11. 

Directed into the love of God. 2 The. 3 : 5. 
Harden not, against God. Psa. 95 : 8, with 

Heb 4 : 7. 
Harden not, against the poor. Deu. 15 : 7. 
Regard not iniquity in. Psa 66 : 18. 
Take heed lest it be deceived. Deu. 11 : 16 
Know the plague of 1 Kin 8 : 38. 
He that trusteth in, is a fool. Pro. 28 : 26. 
No. 127. HEART, CHARACTER OF 

THE RENEWED. 
Inclined to seek God. 2 Chr. 11 : 16. 
Prepared to seek God. 2 Chr. 19 : 3. Ezr. 

7 : 10. Psa. 10 : 17. 
Fixed on God. Psa. 57 : 7. Psa. 112 : 7. 
Joyful in God. 1 Sam. 2 : 1. Zee. 10 : 7. 
Perfect with God. 1 Kin 8 : 61. Psa. 101 : 2. 
Upright. Psa. 97 : 11. Psa. 125 : 4. 
Clean. Psa. 73 . 1. 
Pure. Psa. 24 : 4. Mat. 5 : 8. 
Tender. 1 Sam. 24 : 5. 2 Kin. 22 : 19. 
Single and sincere. Acts 2 : 46. Heb. 10 : 22. 
Honest and good. Luke 8 : 15. 
Broken, contrite. Psa 34 : 18. Psa. 61 : 17. 
Obedient Psa. 119 : 112. Rom. 6 : 17. 
Filled with the law of God. Psa. 40 : 8. Psa. 

119:11. 
Awed by the word of God. Psa. 1 19 : 161. 
Filled with the fear of God. Jer. .32 : 40. 
Meditative. Psa. 4 : 4. Psa. 77 : 6. 
Circumcif:ed. Deu .30 : 6. Rom. 2 : 29. 
Void of fear. Psa. 27 : 3. 
Desirous of God. Psa 84 : 2. 
Enlarged. Psa. 119 : 32. 2 Cor. 6 : 11. 
Faithful to God. Neh. 9 : 8. 
Confident in God. Psa. 112 : 7. 
Sympathizing. Jer. 4 : 19. Lam. 3 : 61. 
Prayerful. 1 Sam. 1 : 13 Psa 27 : 8. 
Inclined to obedience. Psa. 119 : 112. 
Wholly devoted to God. Psa. 9 : 1. Psa. 

119 : 10, 69, 145. 
Zealous. 2 Chr 17 : 6. Jer. 20 : 9. 
Wise. Pro. 10:8. Pro. 14 : 33. Pro. 23 : 15. 
A treasury of good. Mat. 12 : 35. 
No. 128. HEART, CHARACTER OF 

THE UNRENEWED. 
Hateful to God. Pro. 6 : 16, 18. Pro. 11 : 20 
Full of evil. Ecc. 9 : 3. 
Full of evil imaginations. Gen. 6 : 5. Gen. 
8 : 21. Pro. 6 : 18. 



Full of vain thoughts. Jer. 4 : 14. 

Fully set to do evil. Ecc 8 : 11. 

Desperately wicked. Jer. 17 : 9. 

Far from God. Isa, 29 : 13, with Mat. 15 : 8 

Not perfect with God. 1 Kin. 15 : 3. Acts 

' : 21. Pro 6 : 13. 
Not prepared to seek God. 2 Chr. 12 : 14. 
A treasury of evil. Mat. 12 : 35. Mar. 7 : 21. 
Darkened. Rom. 1 : 21. 
Prone to error. Psa. 96 : 10. 
Prone to depart from God. Deu. 29 : 18. Jer. 

17 :5. 
Impenitent. Rom. 2 : 5. 
Unbelieving. Heb. 3 : 12. 
Blind. Eph. 4 : 18. 

Uncircumcised. Lev. 26 : 41. Acts 7 : 51. 
Of little worth. Pro. 10 : 20. 
Deceitful. Jer. 17 : 9. 
Deceived. Isa 44 : 20. Jas. 1 : 26. 
Divided. Hos. 10 : 2. 
Double. 1 Chr. 12 : 33. Psa. 12 : 2. 
Hard. Eze. 3 : 7. Mar. 10 : 5. Rom. 2 : 5. 
Haughty. Pro. 18 : 12. Jer. 48 : 29. 
Influenced by the devil. Jno. 13 : 2. 
Carnal. Rom. 8 : 7. 
Covetous. Jer. 22 : 17. 2 Pet. 2 : 14. 
Despiteful. Eze. 25 : 15. 
iLnsnaring. Ecc. 7 : 26. 
Foolish. Pro. 12 : 23. Pro. ^2 : 15. 
Froward. Psa 101 : 4. Pro. 6 : 14. Pro. 17 :20. 
Fretful against the Lord. Pro. 19 : 3. 
Idolatrous. Eze. 14 : 3, 4. 
Mad. Ecc. 9 : 3. 

-Mischievous. Psa. 28 : 3. Psa. 140 : 2. 
Proud. Psa. 101 : 5. Jer. 49 : 16. 
Rebellious. Jer 5 : 23. 
Perverse. Pro. 12 : 8. 
Stiff" Eze. 2 : 4. 

Stony. Eze 11 : 19. Eze. 36 : 26. 
Stout. Isa. 10 : 12. Isa. 46 : 12. 
Klated by sensual indulgence. Hos. 13 : 6. 
Elated by prosperity. 2 Chr. 26 : 16. Dan. 

5 : 20. 
Studieth destruction. Pro. 24 : 2. 
Often judicially stupified. Isa. 6 : 10. Acts 

28 : 26, 27. 
Often judicially hardened. Exo. 4 : 21. Jos. 

11 : 20. 

No. 129. HEATHEN, THE. 
Are without God and Christ. Eph. 2 : 12. 
Described as 

Ignorant. 1 Cor. 1 : 21. Eph. 4 : 18. 

Idolatrous. Psa. 135 : 15. Rom. 1:23, 25. 

Worshippers of the devil. 1 Cor. 10 : 20. 

Cruel. Psa. 74 : 20. Rom. 1 : 31. 

Filthy. Ezr. 6 : 21. Eph. 4 : 19. Eph. 6 : 12. 

Persecuting. Psa. 2:1,2. 2 Cor. 11 : 36. 

Scoffing at saints. Psa. 79 : 10. 
Degradation of. Lev. 25 : 44. 
Have 

Evidence of the power of God. Rom. 1 : 
19, 20. 

Evidence of the goodness of God. Acts 
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The testimony of conscience. Rom. 2 : 
14, 15. 
Evil of imitating. 2 Kin. 16 : 3. Eze. 11 : 12. 
Cautions against imitating. Jer. 10 : 2. Mat. 

6 : 7. 
Danger of intercourse with. Psa. 106 : 35. 
Employed to chastise the Church. Lev. 26 : 

33. Jer. 49 : 14. Lam. 1 : 3. Eze. 7 : 24. 

Eze 25 : 7. Dan. 4 : 27. Hab. 1 : 5—9. 
The Church shall be avenged of Psa. 149 : 

7. Jer. 10 : 25. Oha. 15. 
God 

Rules over. 2 Chr. 20 : 6. Psa. 47 : 8. 

Brings to nought the counsels of Psa. 
33 : 10. 

Will be exalted among. Psa. 46 : 10. Psa. 
102 : 15. 

Punishes. Psa 44 : 2. Joel 3 : 11—13. Mic. 
5 : 15 Hab. 3 : 12 Zee. 14 : 18. 

Will finally judge. Rom. 2 : 12—16. 
Given to Christ. Psa 2 : 8. Dan. 7 : 14. 
Salvation of, foretold. Gen, 12 : 3, with Gal 

3 : 8 Isa 2 : 2—4 Isa. 62 : 10 Isa. 60 : 1—8 
Salvation provided for. Acts 28 : 28. Rom. 

15 : 9—12. 
The glory of God to be declared amongst. 

1 Chr. 16 : 24. Psa 96 : 3. 
The gospel to be preached to. Mat. 24 : 14. 

Mat 28 : 19. Rom 16 : 26. Gal 1 : 16. 
Necessity for preaching to. Rom. 10 : 14. 
The gospel received by. Acts 11:1. Acts 

13 : 48 Acts 15 : 3, 23. 
Baptism to be administered to. Mat. 28 : 19. 
The Holy Ghost poured out upon. Acts 10 : 

44, 45. Acts 15:8. 
Praise God for success of the gospel 

amongst. Psa. 98 : 1—3. Acts 11 : 18. 
Pray for. Psa.67:2— 5. 
Aid missions to. 2 Cor. 11:9. 3 Jno. 6, 7. 
Conversion of acceptable to God. Acts 10 : 

35. .Rom. 15 ; 16. 

No. 130. HEAVEN. 

Created by God. Gen 1:1. Rev. 10 : 6. 
Everlasting. Psa. 89 : 29. 2 Cor. 6 : 1. 
Immeasurable. Jer. 31 : 37. 
High. Psa. 103 : 11. Isa 57 : 15. 
Holy. Deu 26 : 1.5. Psa. 20 : 6. Isa. 57 : 15. 
God's dwelling-place. 1 Kin 8 : 30. Mat 6:9. 
God's throne. Isa. 66 : 1, with Acts 7 : 49, 
God 

Is the Lord of Dan. 5 : 23. Mat. 11 : 25. 

Reigns in. Psa. 11:4. Psa. 135 : 6. Dan. 
4 : 35. 

Fills. 1 Kin. 8 : 27. Jer. 23 : 24. 

Answers his people from. 1 Chr. 21 : 26. 
2 Chr. 7:14. Neh. 9 : 27. Psa. 20 : 6. 

Sends his judgments from. Gen. 19 : 24 
1 Sam. 2 : 10. Dan. 4 : 13, 14. Rom. 1 : 18. 
Christ 

As Mediator, entered into. Acts 3 : 21. 
Heb 6 : 20 Heb. 9 : 12, 24 

Is all-powerful in. Mat. 28 : 18. 1 Pet. 3 :22. 
Angels are in. Mat. 18 : 10. Mat. 24 : 36. 



Names of saints are written in. Luke 10 

20. Heb. 12 :*23. 
Saints rewarded in. Mat 5:12. 1 Pet. 1 : 4 
Repentance occasions joy in. Luke 15 : 7. 
Lay up treasure in. iViat 6 : 20. Luke 12 : 33 
Flesh and blood cannot inherit. 1 Cor 15 : 60, 
Happiness of described. Rev. 7 : 16, 17. 

Is CALLED 

A garner. Mat. 3 : 12. 

The kingdom of Christ and of God. Eph 
5 :5. 

The Father's house. Jno 14 : 2. 

A heavenly country. Heb. 11 : 16. 

A rest. Heb 4 ; 9. 

Paradise. 2 Cor. 12 : 2, 4. 
The wicked excluded from. Gal. 5 : 21. Eph. 

5 : 6. Rev. 22 : 15. 
Enoch and Elijah were translated into. Gen. 

5 : 24, with Heb. 11 : 6. 2 Kin 2 : 11. 

No. 131. HEEDFULNESS. 

Commanded. Exo. 23 : 13. Pro. 4 : 25—27. 
Neckssary 
In the care of the soul. Deu. 4 : 9. 
In the house and worship of God. Ecc. 

5 : 1. 
In what we hear. Mar. 4 : 24. 
In how we hear. Luke 8 : 18. 
In keeping God's commandments. Jos. 

22 : 5. 
In conduct. Eph. 6 : 15. 
In speech. Pro. 13 : 3. Jas. 1 : 19. 
In worldly company. Psa. 39 : 1. Col. 4 :5 
In giving judgment. 1 Chr 19 : 6, 7. 
Against sin, Heb. 12 : 16, 16. 
Against unbelief Heb. 3 : 12. 
Against idolatry. Deu 4 : 15, 16. 
Against false christs, and false prophets. 

Mat 24 : 4, 5, 23, 24. 
Against false teachers. Phi. 3 : 2. Col. 

2:8 2 Pet. 3 : 16, 17. 
Against presumption. 1 Cor. 10 : 12. 
Promises to. 1 Kin. 2:4. 1 Chr. 22 : 13. 

No. 132. HELL. 

A place of torment. Luke 16 : 23. Rev. 14 : 

10, 11. 
Described as 

Everlasting punishment. Mat. 25 : 46. 

Everlasting fire. Mat. 25 : 41. 

Everlasting burnings. Isa. 33 : 14. 

A furnace of fire. Mat. 13 : 42, 60. 

A lake of fire. Rev. 20 : 15. 

Fire and brimstone. Rev. 14 : 10. 

Unquenchable fire. Mat. 3 : 12. 

Devouring fire. Isa 33 : 14. 
Prepared for the devil, &c. Mat. 25 : 41. 
Devils are confined in, until the judgment- 
day. 2 Pet. 2 : 4. Jude 6. 
Punishment of, is eternal. Isa. 33 : 14. Rev. 

20 : 10. 
The wicked shall be turned into. Psa. 9:17. 
Human power cannot preserve from. Eze. 

32 : 27. 
The body suflers in. Mat. 5 : 29. Mat. 10 : 28. 



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The soul suflers in. Mat. 10 : 28. 

The wise avoid. Pro Id : "24 

Endeavour to keep others from. Pro. 23 

14 .)ude 23 
The society of the wicked leads to. Pro. 6 

6. Pro 9 : 18. 
The beast false prophets, and the devil shall 

be cast into. Rev. 19 : 20. Rev. 20 : 10. 
The powers of, cannot prevail against the 

Church. Mat 16 : IB. 
Illustrated. Isa. 30 : 33. 

No. 133. HOLINESS. 

Commanded. Lev. 11 : 45. Lev. 20 : 7. 
Christ 

Desires, for his people. Jno. 17 : 17. 

Eflects, in his people. Eph. 5 : 25 — 27. 

An example of Heb.7:26. 1 Pet 2:21,22 
The character of God, the standard of. Lev. 

19 :2, with 1 Pet. 1 : 15, 16. 
The character of Christ, the standard of 

Rom 8 : 29. 1 Jno 2 : 6. 
The gospel the way of Isa 35 : 8. 
Necessary to God's worship. Psa. 24 1 3, 4 
None shall see God without. Heb. 12 : 14. 
Saints 

Elected to. Rom. 8 : 29. Eph. 1 : 4. 

Called to. 1 The. 4:7. 2 Tim. 1 : 9. 

New created in. Eph. 4 : 24. 

Possess. 1 Cor 3 : 17. Heb. 3 : 1. 

Have their fruit unto. Rom. 6 ; 22. 

Should follow after. Heb 12 : 14. 

Should serve God in. Luke 1 : 74, 75. 

Should yield their members as instru- 
ments of. Rom. 6:13, 19. 

Should present their bodies to God in 
Rom. 12 : 1. 

Should have their conversation in. 1 Pet 
1 : 15. 2 Pet. 3 : 11. 

Should continue in Luke 1 : 75. 

Should seek perfection in. 2 Cor. 7 : 1. 

Shall be presented to God in. Col. 1 : 22. 
1 The 3 : 13. 

Shall continue in, for ever. Rev. 22 : II. 
Behaviour of aged women should be as be- 
comes. Tit 2 : 3. 
Promise to women who continue in. 1 Tim. 

2 : 15. 
Promised to the Church. Isa. 35 : 8. Oba. 

17. Zee. 14 : 20, 21. 
Becoming in the Church. Psa. 93 : 5. 
The Church is the beauty of. 1 Chr 16 : 29 

Psa. 29 : 2. 
The word of God the means of producing 

Jno. 17 : 17. 2 Tim. 3 : 16, 17. 

Is THE RESULT OF 

The manifestation of God's grace. Tit. 2 : 

3, 11, 12 
Subjection to God. Rom. 6 : 22. 
Union with Christ. Jno 15 : 4, 5. 
Required in prayer. 1 Tim. 2 : 8. 
Ministers should 
Possess. Tit. 1 : 8. 

Avoid every thing inconsistent with. Lev, 
21 : 6. Isa. 52 : 11. 



Be examples of 1 Tim. 4 : 12. 

Exhort to. Heb. 12 : 14. 1 Pet. 1 : 14—16. 

loTIVES TO 

The glory of God. Jno. 15 : 8. Phi. 1:11. 

The mercies of God. Rom. 12 : 1, 2. 

The dissolution of all things. 2 Pet. 3:11, 
Chastisements are intended to produce, in 

saints. Heb. 12 : 10. 
Should lead to separation from the wicked. 

Num 16:21,26. 2 Cor 6 : 17, 18. 
Hypocrites pretend to. Isa. 65 : 5. 
The wicked are without. 1 Tim. 1:9. 2 

Tim. 3 : 2. 
Exemplified. David, Psa. 86 : 2. Israel, 

Jer. 2 : 3. John the Baptist, IVIar. 6 : 20. 

Prophets, Luke 1 : 70. Paul, 1 The. 2 : 10. 

Wives of Patriarchs, 1 Pet. 3 : 5. 

No. 134. HOLINESS OF GOD, THE. 

Is incomparable. Exo. 15 : 11. 1 Sam. 2 : 2 
Exhibited in his 

Character. Psa. 22 : 3. Jno. 17 : II. 

Name. Isa 57 : 15 Luke 1 : 49. 

Words. Psa. 60 : 6 Jer. 23 : 9. 

Works. Psa. 145 : 17. 

Kingdom. Psa, 47 : 8. 

Is PLEDGED FOR THE FULFILMENT OF 

His promises Psa 89 : 35. 

His judgments. Amos 4 : 3. 
Saints are commanded to imitate. Lev. 11 : 

44, with ] Pet 1 : 15, 16. 
Saints should praiF'c Psa 30 : 4. 
Should produce reverential fear. Rev. 15 : 4. 
Requires holy service Jos 24:19 Psa 93:5 
Heavenly hosts adore. Isa 6 : 3. Rev. 4 : 8 
Should be magnified. 1 Chr. 16 : 10. Psa 

48 : 1. Psa. 99 : 3, 5. Rev. 15 : 4. 

No. 135. HOLY GHOST, THE, IS 
GOU. 

As Jehovah. Exo. 17 : 7. with Heb. 3 : 7— 

9. Num. 12 : 6, with 2 Pet 1 : 21. 
As Jehovah of hosts. Isa. 6 : 3, 8 — 10, with 

Acts 28 : 25. 
As Jehovah, Most High. Psa. 78 : 17, 21. 

with Acts 7 : 61. 
Being invoked as Jehovah. Luke 2 : 26 — 29. 

Acts 4 : 23—25, with Acts 1 : 16, 20. 2 

The 3 : 5. 
As called God, Acts 5 : 3, 4. 
As eternal. Heb. 9 : 14. 
As omnipresent. Psa 139 : 7—13. 
As omniscient. 1 Cor. 2 : 10. 
As omnipotent Luke 1 : 35. Rom. 15 : 19 
As the Spirit of glory and of God. 1 Pet. 

4 : 14. 
As Creator. Gen. 1 ; 26, 27, with Job 33 : 4 
As equal to, »nd one with the Father. Mat 

28 : 19. '2 Cor 13 : 14. 
As Sovereign Disposer of all things. Dan. 

4 : 3.\with 1 Cor 12 :6, 11. 
As Atithor of the new birth. Jno. 3 : 5, 6, 

with 1 Jno 5 : 4. 
As raising Christ from the dead. Acts 2 : 24, 



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with 1 Pet. 3. : 18. Heb. 13 : 20, with Rom 

1 :4. 

As inspiring scripture. 2 Tim. 3 : 16, with 

2 Pet. 1 : 21. 

As the source of wisdom. 1 Cor. 12 : S. 
As the source of miraculous power. Mat 

12 : 23, with Luke 11 : 20. Acts 19 : 11 
with Rom. 15 : 19. 

As appointing and sending ministers. Acts 

13 : 2, 4, with Mat 9 : 38. Acts 20 : 28. 
As directing where the gospel should be 

preached. Acts 16 : 6, 7, 10. 
As dwelling in saints Jno 14 : 17, with 

1 Cor. 14 : 25. 1 Cor. 3 : 16, with 1 Cor. 

6:19. 
As Comforter of the Church. Acts 9 : 31 

with 2 Cor. 1 : 3. 
As sanctifying the Church. Eze. 37 : 28, 

with Rom. 15 : 16. 
As the Witness. Heb. 10 : 15, with 1 Jno. 

5:9. 

No. 136. HOLY GHOST, THE COM- 
FORTER, THE. 

Proceeds from the Father. Jno. 15 : 26. 
Given 

By the Father. Jno. 14 : 16. 

By Christ. Isa 61 : 3. 

Through Christ's intercession. Jno. 14 : 16. 
Sent in the name of Christ. Jno. 14 : 26. 
Sent by Christ from the Father. Jno. 15 : 26. 

Jno 16 : 7. 

As 3UCH HE 

Communicates joy to saints, Rom. 14 : 17. 

Gal 5 : 22. 1 The 1 : 6. 
Edifies the Church. Acts 9 : 31. 
Testifies of Clirist. Jno. 15 : 26. 
Imparts the love of God. Rom. 5 : 3 — 5. 
Imparts hope. Rom 15 : 1 :. Gal. 5 : 5. 
Teaches saints. Jno 14 : 26. 
Dwells with, and in saints. Jno. 14 : 17. 
Abides for ever with saints. Jno. 14 : 16. 
Is known by saints .Jno 14 : 17. 
The world cannot receive. Jno. 14 : 17. 

No. 137. HOLY GHOST, THE 

TEACHER, THE 

Promised. Pro. 1 : 23. 

As the Spirit of wisdom. Isa. 11:2. Isa. 40 : 

13, 14. 
Given 

In answer to prayer. Eph. 1 : 16, 17. 

To saints. Neh 9 : 20. 1 Cor. 2 : 12, 13. 
Necessity for. 1 Cor. 2 : 9, 10. 

As SUCH HE 

Reveals the things of God 1 Cor 2 : 10, 13 

Reveals the things of Christ. Jno. 16 : 14. 

Brings the words of Christ to remem- 
brance Jno 14 : 26. 

Directs in the way of godliness. Isa. 30 : 21. 
Eze. 36 : 27. 

Teaches saints to answer persecutors. 
Mar 13 : 11. Luke 12 : 12. 

Enables ministers to teach. 1 Cor. 12 : 8. 



Guides into all truth. Jno. 14 : 26, Jno. 
16 : 13. 
Attend to the instruction of Rev. 2:7,11, 29. 
The natural man will not receive the tilings 

of. 1 Cor. 2 : 14. 

No. 138. HOPE. 

In God. Psa. 39 : 7. 1 Tet 1 : 21. 

In Christ. 1 Cor. 15 : 19. 1 Tim. 1 : 1. 

In God's promises. Acts 26 : 6, 7. Tit. 1 ; 2. 

In the mercy of God. Psa. 33 : 18. 

Is the work of the Holy Ghost. Rom. 15 : 

13. Gal. 5 : 5. 
Obtained through 

Grace. 2 The. 2:16. 

The word. Psa. 119: 8i. 

Patience and comfort of the scriptures. 
Rom. 15 : 4. 

The gospel. Col. 1 : 5, 23. 

Faith Rom. 5:1,2. Gal. 5 : 5. 
The result of experience. Rom. 5 : 4, 
Described as 

Good. 2 The 2:16. 

Lively. 1 Pet 1 : 3. 

Sure and stedfast. Heb. 6 : 19. 

Gladdening. Pro 10 : 28. 

Blessed. Tit. 2 : 13. 
Makes not ashamed. Rom. 5 : 5. 
Triumphs over difficulties. Kom. 4 : 18. 
Is an encouragement to boldness in preach- 
ing. 2 Cor. 3 : 12. 
Saints 

Are called to. Eph. 4 : 4. 

Rejoice in Rom. 6 : 2. Rom. 12 : 12. 

Have all, the same. Eph. 4 : 4. 

Have, in death. Pro 14 : 32. 

Should abound in. Rom 15 : 13. 

Should look for the object of. Tit. 2 : 13 

Should not be ashamed of. Psa. 119 : 116. 

Should hold fast. Heb. 3 ; 6. 

Should not be moved from. Col 1 : 23. 

Should continue in. Psa. 71 : 14. 1 Pet 1 : 13. 
Connected with faith and love. 1 Cor. 13 : 13. 
Objects of 

Salvation. 1 The. 5 : 8. 

Righteousness. Gal 5 : 5. 

Christ's glorious appearing. Tit. 2 : 13. 

A resurrection. Acts 23 : 6. Acts 24 : 15. 

Eternal hfe. Tit. 1 : 2. Tit. 3 : 7. 

Glory. Rom. 5 : 2. Col. 1 : 27. 
Leads to purity. 1 Jno. 3 : 3. 
Leads to patience. Rom 8 : 25. 1 The. 1 : 3. 
Seek for full assurance of Heb. 6:11. 
Be ready to give an answer concerning. 

1 Pet 3 : 15. 
Encouragement to. Hos 2 : 15. Zee. 9 : 12. 
"ncourage others to. Psa. 130 : 7. 
Happiness of Psa 146 : 5. 
Life is the season of Ecc. 9 : 4. Isa 38 : 18. 
The wicked have no ground for. Eph. 2 : 12. 
Of the wicked 

Is in their worldly possessions. Job 31 : 24. 

Shall make them ashamed. Isa. 20 : 6, 6. 
Zee. 9 : 5. 



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Shall perish. Job S : 13. Job 11 : 20. Pro 

10 : -28 
Shall be extinguished in death. Job 27 : 8 

Illustrated by, Jin anchor, Heb. 6 : 19. Jl 
helmet, 1 The. 5 : 8. 

Exemplified. David, Psa 39 : 7. Panl, Acts 
24 : lo Abraham, Rom. 4 : IS. Thessalo- 
nians. i The 1 : 3. 

No. 139. HOSPITALITY. 

Commanded Horn 12 : 13. 1 Pet. 4 : 9. 

Required in ministers. 1 Tim. 3 : i. Tit. 1 : 0. 

A test of christian character. 1 Tim. 5 : 10. 

Specially to be shown to 
Strangers. Heb. 13:2. 
The poor, isa 58 : 7. Luke 14 : 13. 
Enemies. 2 Kin. 6 : 22, 23 Rom. 12 : 20. 

Encouragement to. Luke 14 : 14. Heb. 13 : 2. 

Exemplified Mclchizedek, Gen. 14 : 18. Abra- 
ham, Gen 18 : .3—8. Lot, Gen. 19 : 2, 3. 
Laban, Gen 24 : 31. Jethro, Exo. 2 : 20 
Manoah, Jud. 13 : 1-5. Samuel, 1 Sam. 9 : 
22. David, 2 Sam 6 : 19. Barzillai. 2 Sam. 
19 :22 Shunammite, 2 Kin 4 : 8 Nehe- 
miah, Neh. 5 : 17. Job, Job 31 : 17, 32. 
Zaccheus, Luke 19 : 6. Samaritans, Jno. 
4 : 40. Lydia, Acts 16 : 15. Jason, Acts 
17 : 7. Mnason, Acts 21 : 16. People of 
Melila, Acts 28 : 2. Publius, Acts 2S : 7. 
Gaius, 3 Jno. 5, 6. 

No. 140 HUMAN NATURE OF 

CHRIST, THE. 

"Was necessary to his mediatorial office. 
1 Tim. 2 : 5. Heb. 2 : 17. 

Is PROVED BY HIS 

Conception in the Virgin's womb. Mat. 

1 : 18. Luke 1 : 31. 
Birth. Mat. 1 : 16, 25. Mat. 2 : 2. Luke 

2:7, 11. 
Partaking of flesh and blood. Jno. 1 : 14. 

Heb 2 : 14. 
Having a human soul. Mat. 26 : 38. Luke 

23 : 46 Acts 2 : 31. 
Circumcision Luke 2 : 21. 
Increase in wisdom and stature. Luke 

2:52. 
"Weeping. Luke 19 : 41. Jno. 11 : 35. 
Hungering. .Mat 4 : 2. Mat 21 : 18. 
Thirsting. Jno 4 : 7. Jno 19:28. 
Sleeping. Mat. 8 : 24. Mar. 4 : 38. 
Being subject to weariness. Jno 4 : 6. 
Being a man of sorrows. Isa 53 : 3, 4 

Luke 22 : 44. Jno 11 : 33. Jno 12 : 27. 
Being buft'eted. Tvlat 26 : 67. Luke 22 : 61. 
Enduring indignities Luke 23 : 11. 
Being scourged. Mat. 27 : 26. Jno. 19 :-l. 
Being nailed to the cross. Psa. 22 : 16, with 

Luke 23 : 33. 
Death Jno. 19 : 30. 
Side being pierced. Jno. 19 : 34. 
Burial, ivlat. 27 : ^9, 60 Mar 15 : 46. 
Resurrection. Acts 3 : 15 2 Tim. 2 : 8. 
"Was like our own in all things except sin. 
Acts 3 : 22. Phi. 2 : 7, 8. Heb. 2 : 17. 



"Was without sin. Heb. 7 : 26, 28. 1 Jno. 3 : 5. 

Was submitted to the evidence of the senses. 

Luke 24 : 39. Jno. 20 : 27. 1 Jno. 1 : 1, 2. 

"Was of the seed of 

The woman Gen. 3 : 15. Isa. 7 : 14. Jer. 

31 : 22. Luke 1 : 31. Gal 4 : 4. 
Abraham. Gen. 22 : 18, with Gal. 3 : 16. 

Heb. 2 : 16. 

David. 2 Sam. 7 : 12, 16. Psa 89 : 35, 36 

Jer. 23 : 6. Mat. 22 : 42. Mar. 10 : 47. 

Acts 2 : 30. Acts 13 : 23. Rom. 1 : 3. 

Genealogy of Mat 1 : 1, &c Luke 3 : 23, &,c. 

Attested by himself. Mat. 8 : 20. Mat. 16 : 13 

Confession of, a test of belonging to God. 

Jno. 4 : 2. 
Acknowledged by men. Mar. 6 : 3. Jno. 7 : 

27. Jno 19 : 5. Acts 2 : 22. 
Denied by Antichrist. 1 Jno. 4 : 3. 2 Jno. 7. 

No. 141. HUMILITY. 

Necessary to the service of God. Mic. 6 : 8. 

Christ an example of. Mat. 11 : 29. Jno. 13 : 
14, 15. Phi. 2 : 5—8. 

A characteristic of saints. Psa. 34 : 2. 

They who have, 
Regarded oy God. Psa. 1.38 : 6. Isa. 66 : 2. 
Heard by God. Psa 9 : 12. Psa 10 : 17. 
Enjoy the presence of God. Isa. 57 : 15. 
Delivered by God. Job 22 : 29. 
Lifted up by God. Jas. 4 : 10. 
Exalted by God. Luke 14 : 11 Luke 18 : 14 
Are greatest in Christ's kingdom. Mat. 

18 :4. 
Receive more grace. Pro. 3 : 34. Jas. 4 : 6 
Upheld by honour Pro. 18 : 12. Pro. 29 :23. 

Is before honour. Pro 15 : 33. 

Leads to riches, honour, and life. Pro. 22 : 4. 

Saints should 
Put on. Col. 3 : 12. 
Be clothed with. 1 Pet. 5 : 5. 
Walk with. Eph. 4:1,2. 
Beware of false Col. 2 : 18, 23. 

.4Lfllictions intended to produce. Lev. 26 : 41. 
Deu. 8 : 3. Lam 3 : 20. 

"Want of, condemned. 2 Chr. 33 : 23. 2 Chr. 
36 : 12 Jer. 44 : 10 Dan 5 : 22. 

Temporal Judgments averted by. 2 Chr. 7 : 
14 2 Chr. 12 : 6, 7. 

Excellency of Pro 16 : 19. 

Blessedness of. Mat 5 : 3. 

Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 18 : 27. Jacob, 
Gen 32 : 10. Moses, Exo, 3 : 11. Exo 
4 : 10. Joshua, Jos 7 : 6. Gideon, Jud 
6 : 15. David, 1 Chr. 29 : 14. Hezekiah, 
2 Chr. 32 : 26. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33 : 12 
Josiah, 2 Chr 34 : 27. Job, Job 40 : 4. Job 
42 : 6. Isaiah, Isa. 6 : 6, Jeremiah, Jer. 1 : 
6. John the Baptist, Mat 3 : 14. Centurion, 
Mat 8 : 8 Woman of Canaan, Mat 15 : 27 
Elizabeth, Luke 1 : 43. Peter, Luke 5 : 8 
Paul, Acts 20 : 19. 

No. 142. HUMILITY OF CHRIST, 
THE. 

Declared by himself Mat. 11 : 29. 



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Taking our nature. Thi. 2 : 7. Heb. 2 : 16. 
Birth. T,iike 2 : 4—7. 
Subjection to his parents. Luke 2 : 61. 
Station in life. JVJat. 13 : 55. Jno. 9 : 29. 
Poverty. Luke 9 : .58 3 Cor. 8 : 9. 
Partaking of our infirmities. Heb. 4 : 15. 

Heb. 5 : 7. 
Submitting to ordinances. Mat. 3 : 13 — 15. 
Becoming a servant. Mat. 20 : 28. Luke 

22 : 27. Phi 2 : 7. 
Associating with the despised. Mat. 9 : 10, 

11. Luke 15; 1,2. 
Refusing honours. Jno. 5 : 41. Jno. 6:15, 
Entry into Jerusalem. Zee. 9 : 9, with 

Mat. 21 : 5, 7. 
Washing his disciples' feet. Jno. 13 : 5, 
Obedience. Jno 6 : 38. Heb 10 : 9. 
Submitting to sufterings. Isa 50 : 6. Isa 
53 : 7, with Acts 8 : 32. Mat 26 : 37—39, 
Exposing himself to reproach and con- 
tempt. Psa. 22 : 6. Psa. 69 : 9, with 
Rom. 15 : 3. Isa 63 : 3. 
Death. Jno. 10 : 15, 17, 18. Phi. 2 : 8. Heb. 
12 :2 
Saints should imitate. Phi. 2 : 5—8. 
On account of, He was despised. Mar. 6 : 3. 

Jno 9 : 29. 
His exaltation, the result of. Phi. 2 : 9. 

No. 143. HUSBANDS. 
Should have but one wife. Gen. 2 : 24. 

1 Tim. 3 : 2, 12. 
Have authority over their wives. Gen. 3 : 

16. 1 Cor. 11 : 3. Eph. 5 : 23. 
Duty of, to wives ; 
To respect them. 1 Pet, 3 : 7. 
To love them. Eph. 5 : 25. &c. Col 3 : 19. 
To regard them as themselves. Gen 2 :23, 

with Mat. 19 : 5. 
To be faithful to them. Pro. 6 : 19. Mai. 

2 : 14, 15. 
To dwell with them for life. Gen. 2 : 24. 

Mat. 19 : 3—9. 
To comfort them. 1 Sam. 1 : 8. 
To consult with them. Gen. 31 : 4—7. 
Not to leave tiiem, though unbelieving. 
1 Cor. 7:11, 12,14, 16, 
Duties of, not to interfere with their duties 
to Christ, Luke 14 : 26, with Mat. 19 : 29. 
Good— Exemplified, Isaac, Gen. 24 : 67. El- 

kanah, 1 Sam 1 : 4, 5. 
Bad — Exemplified. Solomon, 1 Kin. 11 : 1. 
Jlhasuerus, Est. 1 : 10, 11. 

No. 144. HYPOCRITES. 
God knows and detects, Isa. 29 : 15, 16. 
Christ knew and detected. Mat. 22 : 18. 
God has no pleasure in. Isa. 9 : 17. 
Shall not come before God. Job 13 : 16. 
Described as 
Wilfully blind. Mat. 23 : 17, 19. 26. 
Vile Isa 32 : 6. 

Self-righteous. Isa. 65 : 5. Luke 18 : 11. 
Covetous. Eze. 33 :31. 2 Pet 2 : 3. 
Ostentatious. Mat. 6 : 2, 5, 16. Mat. 23 : 5. 



Ceiisofious, iViat 7 : S — 5. Luke 13 : 14, 15. 

Regarding tradition more than the word 
of God.' Mat 16 : 1—3. 

Exact in minor, but neglecting important 
duties. Mat 23 : 23, 24. 

Having but a form of godliness. 2 Tim. 
3 :5. 

Seeking only outward purity. Luke 11 : 39. 

Professing but not practising. Eze. 33 :31, 
32. Mat, 23 : 3. Rom. 2 : 17—23. 

Using but lip-worship. Isa. 29 : 13, with 
Mat. 15 : 8. 

Glorying in appearance only. 2 Cor. 5 : 12. 

Trusting in privileges. Jer. 7 : 4, Mat. 3 : 9. 

Apparently zealous in the things of God. 
Isa. 68 : 2. 

Zealous in making proselytes. Mat. 23 : 15. 

Devouring widows' houses. Mat. 23 : 14. 

Loving pre-eminence. Mat. 23 : 6, 7. 
Worship of, not acceptable to God. Isa. 1 : 

11—16. Isa. 58 : 3—5. Mat 16 : 9. 
Joy of, but for a moment. Job 20 : 5. 
Hope of, perishes. Job 8 : 13. Job 27 : 8, 9. 
Heap up wrath. Job 36 : 13. 
Tearfulness shall surprise. Isa. 33 : 14. 
Destroy others by slander. Pro. 11:9. 
In power, are a snare. Job 34 : 30. 
The Apostacy to abound with. 1 Tim 4 : 2. 
Beware of the principles of. Luke 12 : 1. 
Spirit of, hinders growth in grace 1 Pet. 2 : 1. 
Woe to. Isa. 29 : 15. Mat. 23 : 13. 
Punishment of Job 15 : 34. Isa. 10 : 6. Jer, 

42 : 20, 22. Mat 24 : 51. 
Illustrated. Mat. 23 : 27, 28. Luke 11 : 44. 
Exemplified. Cain, Gen, 4 : 3. Absalom, 

2 Sam. 15 : 7, 8. The Jews, Jer. 3 : 10 
Pharisees. 4-c. Mat, 16 : 3. Judas, Mat 
26 : 49. Herodians, Mar 12 : 13, 15. An- 
anias, Acts 6 : 1-8. Simon, Acts 8 : 13—23. 

No. 145. IDLENESS AND SLOTH. 

Forbidden. Rom. 12 : 11. Heb. 6 : 12. 

Produce apathy. Pro 12 : 27. Pro. 26 : 15. 

Akin to extravagance. Pro. 18 : 9. 

Accompanied by conceit. Pro. 26 : 16. 

Lead to 
Poverty. Pro. 10 : 4. Pro 20 : 13. 
Want. Pro. 20: 4. Pro. 24 : 34. 
Hunger. Pro. 19 : 15. Pro. 24 : 34. 
Bondage. Pro 12 : 24. 
Disappointment. Pro. 13 : 4. Pro. 21 
Ruin. Pro 24 : .^0, 31. Ecc 10 : 18. 
Tattling and meddling. 1 Tim. 6 : 13. 

Effects of, afford instruction to others. 
24 : 30—32. 

Remonstance against. Pro. 6 : 6, 9. 

False excuses for. Pro. 20 : 4. Pro. 22 : 13. 

Illustrated, Pro 26 : 14. Mat. 25 : 18, 26. 

Exemplified. Watchmen, Isa 56 • 10. Athe- 
nians, Acts 17 : 21. Thessalonians, 2 The. 

3 :11. 

No, 146. IDOLATRY. 
Forbidden. Exo. 20 : 2, 3. Deu, 5 : 7. 
Consists in 
Making images. Exo. 20 : 4. Deu. 5 : 8. 



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Bowing down to images. Exo. 20 : 5. Deu. 

5:9. 
Worshipping images. Isa. 44 : 17. Dan. 

3 : 6, 10, 15. 

Sacrificing to images. Psa. 106 : 38. Acts 

7 :41. 
Worshipping other gods. Deu. 30 : 17. 

Psa. 81 : 9. 
Mentioning other gods. Exo. 23 : 13. 
Walking after other gods. Deu. 8 : 19. 
Spealdng in the name of other gods. Deu. 

18 : 20. 
Looking to other gods. Hos. 3 : 1. 
Serving other gods. Deu. 7 : 4. Jer. 5 : 19. 
Fearing other gods. 2 Kin. 17 : 35. 
Sacrificing to other gods. Exo. 22 : 20. 
Worshipping the true God by an image, 

&c. Exo.'32 : 4—6, with Psa. 106 : 19, 20. 
Worshipping angels. Col. 2 : 18. 
Worshipping the host of heaven. Deu. 

4 : 19. Deu. 17 : 3. 

Worshipping devils. Mat. 4 : 9, 10. Rev. 
9:20, 

Worshipping dead men. Psa 106 : 28. 

Setting up idols in the heart. Eze. 14 : 3, 4. 

Covetousness. Eph. 5 : 6. Col. 3 : 5. 

Sensuality. Phi. 3 : 19. 
Is changing the glory of God into an image. 

Rom. 1 : 23, with Acts 17 : 29. 
Is changing the truth of God into a lie. 

Rom 1 : 25, with Isa. 44 : 20. 
Is a work of the flesh. Gal. 3 : 19, 20. 
Incompatible with the service of God. Gen. 

35 : 2, 3. Jos. 24 : 23. 1 Sam. 7 : 3. 1 Kin. 

18 : 21. 2 Cor. 6 : 15, 16. 
Described as 

An abomination to God. Deu. 7 : 25. 

Hateful to God. Deu. 16 : 22. Jer. 44 : 4. 

Vain and foolish. Psa. 115 : 4—8. Isa. 
44 : 19. Jer. 10:3. 

Bloody. Eze. 23 : 39. 

Abominable. 1 Pet. 4 : 3. 

Unprofitable. Jud. 10 : 14. Isa. 46 : 7. 

Defiling. Eze. 20 : 7. Eze. 36 : 18. 
They who practice. 

Forget God. Deu. 8 : 19. Jer. 16 : 15. 

Go astray from God. Eze. 44 : 10. 

Pollute the name of God. Eze 20 : 39. 

Defile the sanctuary of God. Eze. 6:11. 

Are astranged from God. Eze. 14 : 5. 

Forsake God. 2 Kin. 22 : 17. Jer. 16: 11. 

Hate God 2 Chr. 19 : 2, 3. 

Provoke God. Deu. 31 : 20. Isa. 65 : 3. 
Jer 25 : 6. 

Are vain in their imaginations. Rom.l : 21. 

Are ignorant and foolish. Rom. 1 : 21, 22. 

Inflame themselves. Isa 57 : 5. 

Hold fast their deceit. Jer. 8 : 5. 

Carried away by it. 1 Cor. 12 : 2. 

Go after it in heart. Eze. 20 : 16. 

Are mad upon it. Jer. 50 : 38. 

Boast of it. Psa 97 : 7. 

Have fellowship with devils. 1 Cor. 10 : 20. 

Ask counsel of their idols. Hos. 4 : 12. 



Look to idols for deliverance. Isa. 44 : 17. 
Isa. 45 : 20. 

Swear by their idols. Amos 8 : 14. 
Objects of, numerous. 1 Cor. 3 : 5. 
Objects of, described as 

Strange gods. Gen 35 : 2, 4. Jos. 24 : 20, 

Other gods. Jud. 2 : 12, 17. 1 Kin. 14 : 9. 

New gods. Deu. 32 : 17. Jud. 6 : 8. 

Gods that cannot save. Isa. 45 : 20. 

Gods that have not made the heavens. 
Jer. 10 : 11. 

No gods. Jer. 5:7. Gal. 4 : 8. 

Molten gods, Exo. 34 : 17. Lev. 19 : 4. 

Molten images. Deu. 27 : 15. Hab. 2 : 18. 

Graven images. Isa. 45 : 20. Hos. 11:2. 

Senseless idols. Deu. 4 : 28. Psa. 115 : 5, 7. 

Dumb idols. Hab. 2 : 18. 1 Cor. 12 : 2. 

Dumb stones. Hab. 2 : 19. 

Stocks. Jer. 3 : 9. Hos. 4 : 12. 

Abominations. Isa. 44 : 19. Jer. 32 : 34. 

Images of abomination. Eze. 7 : 20. 

Idols of abomination. Eze. 16 : 36. 

Stumbling-blocks. Eze. 14 : 3. 

Teachers of lies. Hab. 2 : 18. 

Wind and confusion. Isa. 41 : 29. 

Nothing. Isa. 41 : 24. 1 Cor. 8:4. 

Helpless. Jer. 10 : 5. 

Vanity. Jer. 18 ; 15. 

Vanities of the Gentiles. Jer. 14 : 22. 
Making idols for the purpose of, described 

and ridiculed, Isa. 44 : 10 — 20. 
Obstinate sinners judicially given up to. 

Deu. 4 : 28. Deu. 28 : 64. Hos. 4 : 17. 
Warnings against. Deu. 4 : 15 — 19. 
Exhortations to turn from. Eze. 14 : 6. Eze. 

20 : 7. Acts 14 : 15. 
Renounced on conversion. 1 The. 1 : 9. 
Saints should 

Keep from. Jos. 23 : 7. 1 Jno. 5 : 21. 

Flee from. 1 Cor. 10 : 14. 

Not have any thing connected with, in 
their houses. Deu. 7 : 26. 

Not partake of any thing connected with. 
1 Cor. 10 : 19, 20. 

Not have religious intercourse with those 
who practice. Jos, 23 : 7. 1 Cor. 6 : 11. 

Not covenant with those who practice. 
Exo, 34 : 12, 1-5. Deu. 7 : 2. 

Not intermarry with those who practice. 
Exo. 34 : 16. Deu. 7 : 3. 

Testify against. Acts 14 : 15. Acts 19 : 26. 

Refuse to engage in, though threatened 
with death. Dan 3 : IS. 
Saints preserved by God from. 1 Kin. 19 : 18, 

with Rom. 11 : 4. 
Saints refuse to receive the worship of. Acts 

10:25,26. Acts 14 : 11— 15. 
Angels refuse to receive the worship of. 

Rev. 22 : 8, 9. 
Destruction of, promised. Eze. 36 : 25. Zee. 

13 : 2. 
Every thing connected with, should be de- 
stroyed. Exo 34 : 13. Deu. 7:5. 2 Sam. 

5 : 21. 2 Kin. 23 : 14. 



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Woe denounced against. Hab. 2 : 19. 
Curse denounced against. Deu. 27 : 15. 
Punishment of ; 

Judicial death. Deu. 17 : 2 — 5. 

Dreadful judgments which end in death. 
Jer. 8:2. Jer. 16 : 1— 11. 

Banishment. Jer. 8 : 3. Hos. 8 : 5 — 8. 
Amos 6 : 26, 27. 
Exclusion from heaven. 1 Cor. 6 : 9, 10. 

Eph. : 5. Rev. 22 : 15. 

Eternal torments. Rev. 14 : 9 — 11. Rev. 
21 :8. 
Exemplified. Israel, Exo. 32 : 1. 2 Kin. 

17 : 12. Philistines, Jud. 16 : 23. Micah, 

Jud. 17 : 4, 5. Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 12 : 28. 

Maachah, 1 Kin. 15 : 13. Ahab, 1 Kin. 16 : 

31. Jezebel, 1 Kin. 18 : 19. Sennacherib, 2 

Kin. 19 : 37. Manasseh, 2 Kin. 21 : 4—7. 

Amon, 2 Kin. 21 : 21. Ahaz, 2 Chr. 28 : 3. 

Judah, Jer. 11 : 13. Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 

3:1. Belshazzar, Dan. 6 : 23. People of 

Lystra, Acts 14:11, 12. Athenians, Acts 

17 : 16. Ephesians, Acts 19 : 28. 
Zeal against — Exemplified. Asa, 1 Kin. 15 : 

12. Josiah, 2 Kin. 23 : 5. Jehoshaphat, 2 

Chr. 17 : 6. Israel, 2 Chr. 31 : 1. Manasseh, 

•2 Chr. 33 : 16. 

No. 147. IGNORANCE OF GOD. 
Ignorance of Christ is. Jno. 8 : 19. 
Evidenced by 

Want of love. 1 Jno. 4 : 8. 

Not keeping his commands. 1 Jno. 2 : 4. 

Living in sin. Tit. 1 : 16. 1 Jno. 3 : 6. 
Leads to 

Error. Mat. 22 : 29. 

Idolatry. Isa. 44 : 19. Acts 17 : 29, 30. 

Alienation from God. Eph. 4 : 18. 

Sinful lusts. 1 The. 4:5. 1 Pet 1 : 14. 

Persecuting saints. Jno. 15 : 21. Jno. 16 : 3. 
Is no excuse for sin. Lev. 4 : 2. Luke 12 : 48. 
The wicked, in a state of. Jer. 9:3. Jno. 15 : 

21. Jno. 17 : 25. Acts. 17 : 30. 
The wicked choose. Job 21 : 14. Rom. 1 : 28 
Punishment of Psa. 79 : 6. 2 The. 1 : 8. 
Ministers should 

Compassionate those in. Heb. 5 : 2. 

Labour to remove. Acts 17 : 23. 
Exemplified. Pharaoh, Exo. 5 : 2. Israelites, 

Psa. 95 : 10. Isa. 1 : 3. False prophets, Isa. 

66 : 10, 11. Jews, Luke 23 : 34. Nicodemus, 

Jno. 3 : 10. Gentiles, GaL 4 : 8. Paul, 1 

Tim. 1 : 13. 

No. 148. INDUSTRY. 
Commanded. Eph. 4 : 28. 1 The 4:11. 
Required of man in a state of innocence. 

Gen. 2 : 15. 
Required of man after the fall. Gen. 3 : 23. 
To be suspended on the sabbath. Exo 20 : 10 
Characteristic of godly women. Pro.31:13,&c. 
Early rising necessary to. Pro. 31 : 15. 
Requisite to supply 

Our own wants. Acts 23 : 34. 1 The. 2 : 9. 

Wants of others. Acts 20 : 3-5. Eph. 4 : 28. 
The slothful devoid of Pro. 24 : 30, 31. 



Leads to 

Increase of substance. Pro. 13 : 11. 

Affection of relatives. Pro. 31 : 28. 

General commendation. Pro. 31 : 31. 
Illustrated Pro. 6 : 6—8. 
Exemplified. Rachel, Gen 29 : 9. Jacob, Gen. 

31 : 6. Jethro's daughters, Exo 2 : 16. Ruth, 

Ruth 2 : 2, 3. Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 11 : 28 

David, 1 Sam. 16 : 11. Jewish elders, Ezr. 

6:14, 15. Dorcas, Acts 9 : 39. Paul, Acts 

18 : 3. 1 Cor. 4 : 12. 

No. 149. INDWELLING OF THE 

HOLY GHOST, THE. 

In his Church, as his temple. 1 Cor. 3 : 16. 

In the body of saints, as his temple. 1 Cor. 

6:19. 2 Cor. 6:16. 
Promised to saints. Eze. 36 : 27. 
Saints enjoy. Isa. 63 : 11. 2 Tim. 1 : 14. 
Saints full of Acts 6 : 5. Eph. 6 : 18. 

Is THE MEANS OF 

Quickening. Rom. 8 : 11. 

Guiding. Jno. 16 : 13. Gal. 5 : 18. 

Fructifying. Gal. 6 : 22. 
A proof of being Christ's. Rom. 8 : 9. 
A proof of adoption. Rom. 8 : 15. Gal. 4 : 6. 
Is abiding. 1 Jno 2 : 27. 
Those who have not 

Are sensual. Jude 19. 

Are without Christ. Rom. 8 : 9. 
Opposed by the carnal nature. Gal 5 : 17. 
No. 150. INGRATITUDE TO GOD. 
A characteristic of the wicked. Rom. 1 : 21. 
Inexcusable Isa 1 : 2, 3. Rom 1 : 21. 
Unreasonable. Jer. 2 : 5, 6, 31. Mic. 6 : 2, 3. 
Exceeding folly of. Deu. 32 : 6. 
Guilt of Psa 106 : 7, 21. Jer. 2 : 11—13. 
Prosperity likely to produce. Deu. 31 : 20. 

Deu 32: 15. Jer. 5:7— 11. 
Warnings against. Deu. 8 : 11 — 14. 1 Sam. 

12 : 24. 25. 
Punishment of Neh. 9 : 20—27. Hos. 2 : 8, 9. 
Illustrated. Isa 5 : 1—7. Eze. 16 : 1—15. 
Exemplified. Israel, Deu. 32 : 18. Saul, 1 

Sam. 15 : 17-19. Darid, 2 Sam. 12 : 7—9. 

Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 5 : 18—21. Lepers, 

Luke 17 : 17, 18. 

No. 151. INGRATITUDE. 
A characteristic of the wicked. Psa. 38 : 20. 

2 Tim. 3 : 2. 
Often exhibited 

By relations. Job 19 : 14. 

By servants. Job 19 : 15, 16. 
To benefactors. Psa. 109 : 5. Ecc. 9 : 15. 
To friends in distress. Psa 38 : 11. 
Saints avoid the guilt of. Psa. 7 : 4, 5. 
Should be met with 

Prayer. Psa. 35 : 12, 13. Psa 109 : 4. 

Faithfulness. Gen. 31 : 38—42. 

Persevering love. 2 Cor. 12 : 15. 
Punishment of Pro. 17 :'13. Jer 18:20,21. 
Exemplified. Laban, Gen 31 : 6, 7. Chief 

butler, Gen 40 : 23. Isi acl, Exo. 17 : 4 

Men of Keilah, 1 Sam. 23 : 5, 12. Saul, 1 



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Sam. 24 : 17. Nahal, 1 Sam. 25 : 5—11, 21. 
Absalom-. 2 Sam. 15 : 6. Joash, 2 Chr. 24 : 22. 

No. 152. INJUSTICE. 

Forbidden. Lev. 19 : 15, 35. Deu. 16 : 19. 
Specially to be avoided towards 

The poor. Exo. 23 : 6. Pro. 22 : 16. 

The stranger and fatherless. Exo. 22 : 21, 
22. Deut 24 : 17. Jer. 22 : 3. 

Servants. Job 31 : 13, 14. 
Of the least kind, condemned. Luke 16 : 10. 
God 

Eegards. Ecc. 5 : 8. 

Approves not of. Lam. 3 : 35, 36. 

Abominates. Pro. 17 : 15. Pro. 20 : 10. 

Hears the cry of those who suffer. Jas. 5 : 4. 

Provoked to avenge. Psa. 12 : 5. 
Brings a curse. Deu. 27 : 17, 19. 
A bad example leads to. Exo. 23 : 2. 
Intemperance leads to. Pro. 31 : 5. 
Covetousness leads to. Jer. 6 : 13. 
Saints should 

Hate. Pro. 29: 27. 

Testify against. Psa. 58 : 1, 2. Mic. 3 : 8, 9. 

Bear, patiently. 1 Cor. 6 : 7. 

Take no vengeance for. Mat. 5 : 39. 
The wicked 

Deal with. Isa. 26 : 10. 

Judge with. Psa. 82 : 2. Ecc. 3 : 16. Hab. 
1 :4. 

Practice, without shame. Jer. 6 : 13, 16. 
Zep 3 : 6. 
Punishment of Pro. 11 : 7. Pro. 28 : 8. 

Amos 5 : 11, 12. Amos 8 : 6, 8. 1 The. 4 : 6. 
Exemplified. Potiphar, Gen. .39 : 20. Sons 

of Samuel, 1 Sam. 8 : 3. Ahab, 1 Kin. 21 : 

10, 15, 16. Jews, Isa. 59 : 14. Princes, S^c. 

Dan. 6 : 4. Judas, Mat. 27 : 4, Pilate, 

Mat. 27 : 24—26. Priesls, Sfc. Acts 4 : 3. 

Festus, Acts 24 : 27. 

No. 153. INSPIRATION OF THE 
HOLY GHOST, THE. 

Foretold. Joel 2 : 28, with Acts 2 : 16—18. 
All scripture given by. 2 Tim. 3 : 16. 2 

Pet 1 : 21. 
Design of 
To reveal future events. Acts I : 16. Acts 

23 : 25. 
To reveal the mysteries of God. Amos 3 : 

7. 1 Cor. 2 : 10. 
To give power to ministers. Mic. 3 : 8. 

Acts 1 : 8. 
To direct ministers. Eze. 3 : 24—27. Acts 

11:12. Acts 13: 2. 
To control ministers. Acts 16 : 6. 
To testify against sin. 2 Kin. 17 : 13. Neh. 
9 : 30. Mic. 3 : 8. Jno. 16 : 8, 9. 
Modes of 
Various. Heb. 1 : 1. 

By secret impulse. Jud. 13:25. 2 Pet. 1 :2l. 
By a voice. Isa, 6 : 8 Acts 8 :29. Rev. 1 : 10. 
By visions. Num. 12 : 6. Eze. 11 : 24. 
By dreams. Num. 12 : 6. Dan. 7 : 1. 



Necessary to prophesying. Num. 11 :25 — ^27. 

2 Chr 20 : 14—17. 
Is irresistible. Amos 3 : 8. 
Despisers of, punished. 2 Chr. 36 : 15, 16. 

Zee. 7 : 12. 

No. 154. JEWS, THE. 
Descendants of Abraham. Psa. 105 : 6. Jno. 

8 : 33. Kom. 9 : 7 

The people of God. Deu. 32 : 9. 2 Sam. 7 : 24. 

Isa 61 : 16. 
Separated to God. Exo. 33 : 16. Num. 23 : 9. 

Deu. 4 : 34. 
Beloved for their fathers' sake. Deu. 4 : 37. 

Deu. 10 : 15, with Rom. 11 : 28. 
Christ descended from. Jno. 4 : 22. Rom. 

9 :5. 

The objects of 

God's love. Deu. 7 : 8. Deu. 23 : 5. Jer. 
31 :3. 

God's choice. Deu. 7 : 6. 

God's protection. Psa. 105 : 15. Zee. 2 : 8. 
The covenant established with. Exo. 6 : 4. 

Exo. 24 : 6—8. Exo. 34 : 27. 
Promises respecting, made to 

Abraham. Gen. 12 : 1—3. Gen. 13 : 14—17. 
Gen. 15 : 18. Gen. 17 : 7, 8. 

Isaac. Gen. 26 : 2—5, 24. 

Jacob. Gen. 28 : 12—16. Gen. 35 : 9—12. 

Themselves. Exo. 6 : 7, 8. Exo. 19 : 5, 6. 
Deu 26 : 18, 19. 
Privileges of. Psa. 76 : 1, 2. Rom, 3 : 1, 2. 

Rom. 9 : 4, 5. 
Punished for 

Idolatry. Isa. 65 : 3—7. 

Unbelief Rom. 11 : 20. 

Breaking covenant. lsa.24:5. Jer. 11 : 10. 

Transgressing the law. Isa. 1 : 4, 7. Isa. 
24 : 5, 6. 

Changing the ordinances. Isa. 24 : 5. 

Killing the prophets. Mat. 23 : 37, 38. 

Imprecating upon themselves the blood of 
Christ. Mat. 27 : 25. 
Scattered among the nations. Deu. 28 : 64. 

Eze. 6 : 8. Eze. .36 : 19. 
Despised by the nations. Eze. 36 : 3. 
Their country trodden under foot by the 

Gentiles. Deu. 28 : 49—52. Luke 21 : 24. 
Their house left desolate. Mat. 24 : 38. 
Dei)rived of civil and religious privileges. 

Hos 3 : 4. 
Denunciations against those who 

Cursed. Gen. 27 : 29. Num. 24 : 9. 

Contended with. Isa 41 : 11. Isa. 49 : 25. 

Oppressed. Isa. 49 : 26. Isa. 61 : 21—23. 

Hated. Psa 129 : 5. Eze. 35 : 5, 6. 

Aggravated the afflictions of Zee 1 : 14, 15. 

Slaughtered Psa 79 : 1—7. Eze. 35 : 5, 6. 
God, mindful of Psa 98 : 3. Isa 49 : 15, 16. 
Christ was sent to. Mat. 15 : 24. Mat. 21 : 

37. Acts 3 : 20, 22, 26 
Compassion of Christ for. Mat. 23 : 37. Luke 

19 :41. 
The gospel preached to, first. Mat. 10 : 6. 

Luke 24 : 47. Acts 1 : 8. 



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Blessedness of blessing. Gen. 27 : 29. 
Blessedness of favouring. Gen. 12 : 3. Psa. 

122 : 6. 
Pray importunately for. Psa. 122 : 6. Isa. 

62:1,6,7. Jer. 31:7, Eom. 10 : 1. 
Saints remember. Psa. 102 : 14, Psa. 137 : 5, 

Jer. 51 : 60. 
Promises respecting 

The pouring out of the Spirit upon them 
Eze 39 : 29. Zee. 12 : 10. 

The removal of their blindness. Rom. 11 : 
25. 2 Cor. 3 : 14—16. 

Their return and seeking to God. Hos. 3 : 6, 

Their humiliation for the rejection of 
Christ. Zee. 12 : iO. 

Pardon of sin. Isa. 44 : 22. Rom. 11 : 27. 

Salvation. Isa. 69 : 20, with Rom 11 : 26. 

Sanctification. Jer. 33 : 8. Eze. 36 : 25. 
Zee. 12 : 1, 9. 

Joy occasioned by conversion of. Isa. 44 : 

23. Isa. 49 : 13. Isa 52 : 8, 9. Isa 66 : 10. 
Blessing to the Gentiles by conversion of 

Isa. 2 : 1—5. Isa. 60 : 5. Isa. 66 : 19. 

Rom. 11 : 12, 15. 
Re-union of Jer. 3 : 18. Eze. 37 : 16, 17, 

20—22. Hos. 1 : 11. Mic. 2 : 12. 
Restoration to their own land. Isa 11:15, 

16. Isa. 14 : 1—3 Isa. 27 : 12, 13. Jer. 

16 : 14, 15. Eze. 36 : 24. Eze. 37 : 21, 25. 

Eze. 39 : 25, 2S. Luke 21 : 24. 
Gentiles assisting in their restoration. Isa 

49 : 22, 23 Isa. 60 : 10, 14 Isa. 61 : 4—6 
Subjection of Gentiles to. Isa. 60 : 11, 12, 14 
Future glory of. Isa. 60 : 19. Isa. 62 : 3, 4. 

Zep. 3 : 19, 20, Zee. 2 : 5. 
Future prosperity of. Isa. 60 : 6, 7, 9, 17. 

Isa 61 :4— 6. Hos. 14 : 6, 6. 
That Christ shall appear amongst. Isa. 

59 : 20, Zee. 14 : 4, 
That Christ shall dwell amongst. Eze. 

43 :7, 9. Zee 2 : 11. 
That Christ shall reign over. Eze. 34 : 23, 

24. Eze 37 : 24, 25. 

Conversion of, illustrated. Eze. 37 : 1 — 14. 
Rom. 11 : 24. 

No. 155. JOY OF GOD OVER HIS 

PEOPLE, THE. 

Greatness of, described. Zep. 3 : 17. 

On -ICCOUNT OF THEIR 

Repentance. Luke 15 : 7, 10. 

Faith. Heb. 11 : 6, 6. 

Fear of him. Psa 147 : 11. 

Praying to him. Pro. 15 : 8. 

Hope in his merc}'. Psa. 147 : 11. 

Meekness Psa. 149 : 4. 

Uprightness. 1 Chr. 29 : 17. Pro. 11 : 20. 
Leads him to 

Prosper them. Deu. 30 : 9. 

Do tliem good. Deu. 28 : 63. Jer. 32 : 41. 

Deliver them. 2 Sam, 22 : 20. 

Comfort them. Isa 65 : 19. 

Give them the inheritance. Num. 14 : 8. 
Illustrated Isa. 62 : 5. Luke 15 : 23, 24. 
Exemplified. Solomon, 1 Kin. 10 : 9. 



No. 156. JOY. 



God gives. Ecc. 2 : 26. Psa 4 : 7. 
Christ appointed to give. Isa. 61 : 3 ^ 
Is a fruit of the Spirit. Gal, 5 : 22. 
The gospel, good tidings of, LukP? : 10, 11. 
God's word affords Neh 8 : 12, .ler 16 : 16. 
The gospel, to be received with. 1 The. 1 : 6. 
Promised to saints. Psa. 132 : 16. Isa. 35 : 

10. Isa, 55 : 12. Isa. 56 : 7. 
Prepared for saints. Psa. 97 : 11. 
Enjoined to saints. Psa 32 : 11. Phi. 3:1. 
Fulness of, in God's presence. Psa. 16 : 11. 
Vanity of seeking, from earthly things. Ecc. 

2 : 10, 11. Ecc. 11 : 8. 
Experienced by 

Believers. Luke 24 : 52. Acts 16 : 34. 

Peace-makers. Pro. 12 : 20. 

The just. Pro. 21 : 15. 

The wise, and discreet. Pro. 15 : 23. 

Parents of good children. Pro. 23 : 24. 
Increased to the meek. Isa. 29 : 19. 
Of saints is 

In God. Psa. 89 : 16. Psa. 149 : 2. Hab. 
3 : 18. Rom, 5 : 11. 

In Christ Luke 1 : 47. Phi. 3 : 3. 

In the Holy Ghost. Rom. 14 : 17. 

For election. Luke 10 : 20. 

For salvation. Psa 21 : 1. Isa. 61 : 10. 

For deliverance from bondage. Psa. 105 : 
43. Jer. 31 : 10—13. 

For manifestation of goodness. 2 Chr 7 : 10. 

For temporal blessings. Joel 2 : 23, 24. 

For supplies of grace. Isa. 12 : 3. 

For divine protection. Psa. 5:11. Psa. 
16 : 8, 9. 

For divine support. Psa. 28 : 7. Psa. 63 : 7. 

For the victory of Christ. Jno. 16 : 33. 

For the hope of glory. Rom. 6 : 2. 

For the success of the gospel. Acts 15 : 3. 
Of saints, should be 

Great Zee. 9 : 9. Acts 8 : 8. 

Abundant. 2 Cor. 8 : 2. 

Exceeding. Psa. 21 : 6. Psa, 68 : 3. 

Animated. Psa. 32 : 11. Luke 6 : 23. 

Unspeakable. 1 Pet. 1 : 8. 

Full of glory. 1 Pet 1 : 8. 

Constant. 2 Cor. 6 : 10. Phi. 4 : 4. 

For evermore. 1 The. 5 : 16. 

With awe. Psa, 2 : 11. 

In hope. Rom. 12 : 12. 

In sorrow. 2 Cor 6 : 10. 

Under trials. Jas. 1:2. 1 Pet. 1 : 6. 

Under persecutions. Mat 5: 11, 12. Luke 
6 : 22, 23, Heb. 10 : 34. 

Under calamities. Hab 3 . 17, 18. 

Expressed in hymns. Eph 5 : 19. Jas. 5 : 13. 
Afflictions of saints succeeded bj-. Psa 30 : 5. 

Psa. 126:5. I?a. 35 : 10. Jno. 16:20. 
Pray for restoration of. Psa. 61 : 8, 12. Psa. 

5:6. 

Promote, in the afflicted. .Job 29 : 13. 
Of saints, made full by 

The favour of God, Acts 2 : 28. 

Faith in Christ. Rom. 15 : 13. 



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Abiding in Christ. Jno. 15 : 10, 11. 

The word of Christ. Jno. 17 : 13. 

Answers to prayer. Jno. 16 : 24. 

Communion of saints. 2 Tim. 1 : 4. IJno, 
1 : 3, 4. 2 Jno. 12. 
Saints should afford, to their ministers. Phi, 

2 : 2. Phile 20. 
Ministers should 

Esteem their people as their. Phi. 4 : 1. 

1 The 2 : 20. 

Promote, in their people. 2 Cor. 1 : 24. 

Phi 1 : 25. 
Pray for, their people. Rom. 15 : 13. 
Have, in the faith and holiness of their 

people. 2 Cor. 7:41 The 3 : 9. 3 Jno 
Come to their people with. Rom. 15 : 32. 
Finish their course with. Acts 20 : 24. 
Desire to render an account with. Phi. 

2 : 16. Heb. 13 : 17. 
Serve God with. Psa. 100 : 2. 
Liberality in God's service should cause. 

1 Chr. 29 : 9, 17. 
Is strengthening to saints. Neh. 8 : 10. 
Saints should engage in all religious 

services with. Ezr. 6 : 22. Psa. 42 : 4. 
Saints should have, in all their underta- 
kings. Deu. 12 : 18. 
Saints shall be presented to God with 

exceeding. 1 Pet. 4 : 13, with Jude 24. 
The coming of Christ will aftbrd to saints 

exceeding. 1 Pet 4 : 13. 
Shall be the final reward of saints at the 

judgment-day. Mat. 25 : 21. 
Of the wicked 

Ts derived from earthly pleasures. Ecc. 
2:10. Ecc. 11:9. 

Is derived from folly. Pro. 15 : 21. 

Is delusive. Pro. 14 : 13. 

Is short-lived. Job 20 : 5. Ecc. 7 : 6. 

Should be turned into mourning. Jas. 4 : 9. 

Shall be taken away. Isa. 16 : 10. 
Holy— Illustrated. Isa. 9 : 3. Mat. 13 : 44. 
Holy — Exemplified. Hannah, 1 Sam. 2:1. 

David, 1 Chr. 29 : 9. Wise men. Mat. 2 : 10. 

The Virgin Mary, Luke 1 : 47. Zacchcus, 

Luke 19 ■. 6. Converts, Acts 2 : 46. Acts 

13 : 52. Peter, <^c. Acts 5 : 41. Samaritans, 

Acts 8 : 8. Jailor, Acts 16 : 34. 

No. 167. JUDGMENT, THE. 

Predicted in the Old Testament. 1 Chr. 16 : 

33. Psa. 9 : 7. Psa 96 : 13. Ecc. 3 : 17. 
A first principle of th i gospel. Heb. 6 : 2. 
A day appointed for. .\cts 17 : 31. Rom. 2 : 16. 
Time of, unknown to us. Mar. 13 : 32. 
Called, the 

Day of wrath. Rom. 2 : 5. Rev. 6 : 17. 

Revelation of the righteous judgment of 
God. Rom. 2 : 5. 

Day of judgment and perdition of ungodly 
men. 2 Pet 3 : 7. 

Day of destruction. Job 21 : 30. 

.Judgment of the great day. Jude 6. 
Shall be administered by Christ Jno 5 : 22, 

27. Acts 10 : 42. Rom. 14 : 10. 2 Cor. 5 : 10, 



Saints shall sit with Christ in. 1 Cor. 6 : 2. 

. Rev. 20 : 4. 

Shall take place at the coming of Christ. 

Mat. 25 : 31. 2 Tim. 4 : 1. 
Of Heathens, by the law of conscience. 

Rom. 2 : 12, 14, 15. 
Of Jews, by the law of Moses. Rom. 2 : 12. 
Of Christians, by the gospel. Jas. 2 : 12. 
Sh.\ll be held upon 

All nations. Mat. 25 : 32. 

All men. Heb. 9 : 27. Heb. 12 : 23. 

Small and great. Rev. 20 : 12. 

The righteous and wicked. Ecc. 3:17. 

Quick and dead. 2 Tim. 4 . 1. 1 Pet. 4 : 5. 
Shall be in righteousness. Psa. 98 : 9. Acts 

17 : 31. 
The books shall be opened at. Dan. 7 : 10. 
Shall be of all 

Actions. Ecc. 11 : 9. Ecc. 12 : 14. Rev. 
20 : 13. 

Words. Mat. 12 : 36, 37. Jude 15. 

Thoughts. Ecc. 12 : 14. 1 Cor. 4 : 5. 
None, by nature, can stand in. Psa. 130 : 3- 

Psa. 143 : 2. Rom. 3 : 19. 
Saints shall, through Christ, be enabled to 

stand in. Rom. 8 : 33, 34. 
Christ will acknowledge saints at. Mat. 25 : 

34—40. Rev. 3 : 5. 
Perfect love will give boldness in. 1 Jno. 

4: 17. 
Saints shall be rewarded at. 2 Tim. 4 : 8. 

Rev. 11 : 18. 
The wicked shall be condemned in. Mat. 7 : 

22, 23. Mat. 25 : 41. 
Final punishment of the wicked will suc- 
ceed. Mat. 13 : 40—42. Mat. 25 : 46. 
The word of Christ shall be a witness 

against the wicked in. Jno. 12 : 48. 
The certainty of, a motive to 

Repentance. Acts 17 : 30, 31. 

Faith. Isa. 28 : 16, 17. 

Holiness. 2 Cor. 5 : 9, 10. 2 Pet. 3 : 11, 14. 

Prayer and watchfulness. Mar. 13 : 33. 
Warn the wicked of Acts 24 : 25. 2 Cor. 

5 : 11. 
The wicked dread. Acts 24 : 25. Heb. 10 : 27. 
Neglected advantages increase condemna- 
tion at. Mat. 11 : 20—24. Luke 11 : 31, 32. 
Devils shall be condemned at. 2 Pet. 2 : 4. 

Jude 6. 

No. 158. JUDGMENTS. 

Are from God. Deu. 32 : 39. Job 12 : 23. 

Amos 3 : 6. Mic. 6 ; 9. 
Different kinds of ; 

Blotting out the name. Deu. 29 : 20. 

Abandonment by God. Hos. 4 : 17. 

Cursing men's blessings. Mai. 2 : 2. 

Pestilence. Deu. 28 : 21, 22. Amos 4 : 10. 

Enemies. 2 Sam. 24 : 13. 

Famine. Deu. 28 : 38—40. Amos 4 : 7—9. 

Famine of hearing the word. Amos 8 : 11. 

The sword. Exo. 22 : 24. Jer. 19 : 7. 

Captivity. Deu. 28 : 41. Eze. 39 : 23. 



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Continued sorrows. Psa. 32 : 10. Psa. 78 

32, 33. Eze. 24 : 23. 
Desolation. Eze. 33 : 29. Joel 3 : 19. 
Destruction. Job 31 : 3. Psa. 34 : 16. Pro 
2 : 22. Isa. 11:4. 
Inflicted upon 
Nations. Gen. 15 : 14, Jer. 51 : 20, 21. 
Individuals. Deu. 29 : 20. Jer. 23 : 34. 
False gods. Exo. 12 : 12. Num. 33 : 4. 
Posterity of sinners. Exo. 20 : 5. Psa. 37 : 

28. Lam. 6 : 7. 
All enemies of saints. Jer. 30 : 16. 
Sent for correction. Job 37 : 13. Jer. 30 : 11 
Sent for the deliverance of saints. Exo. 6 : 6. 
Are sent, as punishment for 
Disobedience to God. Lev. 26 : 14—16. 

2 Chr. 7 : 19, 20. 
Despising the warnings of God. 2 Chr. 

36 : 16. Pro. 1 : 24—31. Jer. 44 : 4—6. 
Murmuring against God. Num. 14 : 29. 
Idolatry. 2 Kin. 22 : 17. Jer. 16 : 18. 
Iniquity. Isa. 26 : 21. Eze. 24 : 13, 14. 
Persecuting saints. Deu. 32 : 43. 
Sins of rulers. 1 Chr. 21 : 2, 12. 
Manifest the righteous character of God. 
Exo. «) : 14—16. Eze. 39 : 21. Dan. 9 : 14. 
Are in all the earth. 1 Chr. 16 : 14. 
Are frequently tempered with mercy. Jer. 

4 : 27. Jer. 5 : 10, 16—18. Amos 9 : 8. 
Should lead to 
Humiliation. Jos. 7 : 6. 2 Chr. 12 : 6. 
Lam. 3 : 1—20. Joel 1 : 13. Jon. 3 : 5, 6. 
Prayer. 2 Chr. 20 : 9. 
Contrition. Neh. 1 : 4. Est. 4 : 3. Isa. 

22 : 12. 
Learning righteousness. Isa. 26 : 9. 
Should be a warning to others. Luke 13 : 35. 
May be averted by 
Humiliation. Exo. 33 : 3, 4, 14. 2 Chr. 

7: 14. 
Prayer. Jud. 3 : 9—11. 2 Chr. 7 : 13, 14. 
Forsaking iniquity. Jer. 18 : 7, 8. 
Turning to God. Deu. 30 : 1—3. 
Saints 
Preserved during. Job 6 : 19, 20. Psa. 91 : 
7. Isa. 26 : 20. Eze. 9 : 6. Rev. 7 : 3. 
Provided for, during. Gen. 47 : 12. Psa. 

33 : 19. Psa 37 : 19. 
Pray for those under. Exo. 32 : 11—13. 

Num. 11 : 2. Dan. 9 : 3. 
Sympathize with those under. Jer. 9 : 1. 

Jer. 13 : 17. Lam. 3 : 48. 

Acknowledge the justice of. 2 Sam. 24 : 

17. Ezr. 9 : 13. Neh. 9 : 33. Jer. 14 : 7. 

Upon nations — Exemplified. The old world, 

Gen. 6 : 7, 17. Sodom, ^c. Gen. 19 : 24. 

Egypt, Exo. 9 : 14. Israel, Num. 14 : 29, 

35. Num. 21 : 6. People of Ashdod, 1 Sam. 

6 : 6. People of Bethshe.mesh, 1 Sam. 6 : 

19. Amalekites, 1 Sam. 15 : 3. 

Upon individuals — Exemplified. Cain, Gen. 

4:11, 12. Canaan, Gen. 9 : 25. Korah, 

ifc. Num. 16 : 33—35. Achan, Jos. 7 : 25. 

Hophni, 4-c. 1 Sam. 2 : 34. Saul, 1 Sam. 16 : 



23. Uzzah, 2 Sam. 6 : 7. Jeroboam, 1 Kin 
13 : 4. Ahab, 1 Kin. 22 : 3S. Gehazi, 2 Kin 

5 : 27. Jezebel, 2 Kin. 9 : 35. Nebuchad- 
nezzar, Dan. 4 : 31. Belshazzar, Dan. 5 : 30. 
Zacharias, Luke 1 : 20. Ananias, ^c. Acts 

6 : 1—10. Herod, Acts 12 : 23. Elymas, 
Acts 13 : 11. 

Preservation during — Exemplified. Noah, 
Gen 7 : 1, 16 Lot, Gen. 19 : 15—17. Joseph, 
4-0. Gen. 45 : 7. Elijah, 1 Kin. 17 : 9. Elisha, 
^c. 2 Kin. 4 : 38—41. Shunamviite, 2 Kin. 
8 :1,2. 

No. 159. JUSTICE. 

Commanded. Deu. 16 : 20. Isa. 66 : 1. 
Christ an example of. Psa: 98 : 9. Isa. 11 : 4. 

Jer. 23 : 5. 
Specially required in rulers. 2 Sam. 23 : 3. 

Eze. 45 : 9. 
To be done 

In executing judgment. Deu. 16 : 18. Jer. 
21 : 12. 

In buying and selling. Lev. 19 : 36. Deu. 
25 : 15. 

To the poor. Pro. 29 : 14. Pro. 31 : 9. 

To the fatherless and widows. Isa. 1 : 17. 

To servants. Col 4 : 1. 
Gifts impede. Exo. 23 : 8. 
God 

Requires. Mic. 6 : 8. 

Sets the highest value on. Pro. 21 : 3. 

Delights in. Pro. 11:1. 
Gives wisdom to execute. 1 Kin. 3 : 11, 12. 
Pro. 2 : 6, 9. 

Displeased with the want of Ecc. 5 : 8. 
Brings its own reward. Jer. 22 : 15. 
Saints should 

Study the principles of Phi. 4 : 8. 

Receive instruction in. Pro. 1 : 3. 

Pray for wisdom to execute. 1 Kin. 3 : 9. 

Always do. Psa. 119 : 121. Eze. 18 : S, 9. 

Take pleasure in doing. Pro. 21 : 15. 

Teach others to do. Gen. 18 : 19. 
Promises to. Isa. 33 : 15, 16. Jer. 7 : 6, 7. 
The wicked 

Scorn. Pro. 19:28. 

Abhor. Mic. 3 : 9. 

Call not for. Isa. 59 : 4. 

Banish. Isa. 59 : 14. 

Pass over. Luke 11 : 42. 

Afflict those who act with. Job 12 : 4. 
Amos 5 : 12. 
Exemplified. Moses, Num. 16 : 15. Sam- 
uel, 1 Sam. 12 : 4. David, 2 Sam. 8 . 16. 

Solomon, 1 Kin. 3 : 16 — 27. Josiah, Jer. 

22 : 15. Joseph, Luke 23 : 50, 51. Apostles, 

1 The. 2 : 10. 

No. 160. JUSTICE OF GOD, THE. 

Is part of his character. Deu. 32 : 4. Isa. 

45 : 21. 
Declared to se 

Plenteous. Job 37 : 23. ' 

Incomparable. Job 4 : 17. 



JUS. 49 

Incorruptible. Deu. 10 : 17. 2 Chr. 19 : 7. j 

Impartial. 2 Chr. 19 : 7. Jer, 32 : 19. 

Unfailing. Zep. 3 : 5. 

Undeviating. Job 8 : 3. Job. 34 : 12. 

Without respect of persons. Rom. 2 : 11. 
Col. 3 ; 25. 1 Pet. 1 : 17. 

The habitation of his throne. Psa. 89 : 14. 
Not to be sinned against. Jer. 60 : 7. 
Denied by the ungodly. Eze. 33 : 17, 20. 
Exhibited in 

Forgiving sins. 1 Jno. 1 : 9. 

Redemption. R<tm. 3 : 26. 

His government. Psa. 9 : 4. Jer. 9 : 24. 

His judgments. Gen. 18 : 25. Rev. 19 : 2. 

All his ways. Eze. 18 : 25, 29. 

The final judgment. Acts 17 : 31. 
Acknowledge. Psa. 51 : 4, with Rom. 3 : 4. 
Magnify. Psa. 98 : 9. Psa. 99 : 3, 4. 

No. 161. JUSTIFICATION BEFORE 
GOD. 

Promised in Christ. Isa. 45 : 25. Isa. 63:11. 
Is the act of God. Isa. 50 : 8. Rom. 8 : 33. 
Under the law 
Requires perfect obedience. Lev. 18 : 5, 
with Rom. 10:5. Rom. 2 : 13. Jas. 2 : 10. 
Man cannot attain to. Job 9 : 2, 3, 20. Job 
25 : 4. Psa. 130 : 3. Psa. 143 : 2, with 
Rom. 3 : 20. Rom. 9 : 31, 32. 
Under the gospel, 
Is not of works. Acts 13 : 39. Rom 8 : 3. 

Gal. 2 : 16. Gal. 3 : 11. 
Is not of faith and works united. Acts 15 : 
1—29. Rom. 3 : 28. Rom. 11:6. Gal. 
2 : 14—21. Gal. 5 : 4. 
Is by faith alone. Jno. 5 : 24. Acts 13 : 39. 

Rom. 3 : 30. Rom. 5 : 1. Gal. 2 : 16. 
Is of grace. Rom. 3 : 24. Rom. 4 : 16. 

Rom. 6 : 17—21. 
In the name of Christ. 1 Cor. 6:11. 
By imputation of Christ's righteousness. 
Isa. 61 : 10. Jer. 23 : 6. Rom. 3 : 22. 
Rom. 5 : IS. 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 2 Cor. 5 : 21. 
By the blood of Christ. Rom. 5 : 9. 
By the resurrection of Christ. Rom. 4 : 

25. 1 Cor. 15 : 17. 
Blessedness of. Psa. 23 : 1, 2, with Rom. 

4 : 6—8. 
Frees from condemnation. Isa. 50 : 8, 9. 

Isa. 64 : 17, with Rom. 8 : 33. 34. 
Entitles to an inheritance. Tit. 3 : 7. 
Ensures glorification. Rom. 8 : 30. 
The wicked shall not attain to. Exo. 23 : 7. 
By faith, 
Revealed under the old dispensation. Hab. 

2 : 4, with Rom. 1 : 17. 
Excludes boasting. Rom. 3 : 27. Rom. 4 : 

2. 1 Cor. 1 : 29, 31. 
Does not make void the law. Rom. 3 : 30, 
31. 1 Cor. 9:21. 
Typified. Zee. 3 : 4, 5. 
Illustrated. Luke 18 : 14. 
Exemphfied. Abi-aham, Gen. 15 : 6. Paul, 
Phi. 3 ; 8, 9. 



i No, 162. KINGS. 

God chooses. Deut. 17 : 15. 1 Chr 28 : 4—6 
God ordains. Rom. 13 ; 1. 
God anoints. 1 Sam. 16 : 12. 2 Sam. 12 : 7. 
Set up by God. 1 Sam. 12 : 13. Dan. 2 : 21. 
Removed by God. 1 Kin. 11 : 11. Dan. 2 : 21. 
Christ is the Prince of. Rev. 1:5. 
Christ is the King of. Rev. 17 : 14. 
Reign by direction of Christ. Pro. 8 : 15. 
Supreme Judge of nations. 1 Sam. 8 : 5. 
Resistance to, is resistance to the ordinance 

of God. Rom. 13 : 2. 
Able to enforce their commands. Ecc. 8 : 4. 
Numerous subjects, the honour of. Pro. 14:28. 
Not saved by their armies. Psa. 33 : 16. 
Dependent on the earth. Ecc. 5 : 9. 
Should 

Fear God. Deu. 17 : 19. 

Serve Christ. Psa. 2 : 10—12. 

Keep the law of God. 1 Kin. 2 : 3. 

Study the scriptures. Deu. 17 : 19. 

Promote the interests of the Church. Ezr. 
1 : 2-^. Ezr. 6 : 1—12. 

Nourish the Church. Isa. 49 : 23, 

Rule in the fear of God. 2 Sam. 23 : 3. 

Maintain the cause of the poor and op- 
pressed. Pro. 31 : 8, 9. 

Investigate all matters. Pro. 25 : 2. 

Not pervert judgment. Pro. 31 : 5. 
Prolong their reign by hating covetousness. 

Pro. 28 : 16. 
Throne of, established by righteousness and 

justice. Pro. 16 : 12. Pro. 29 : 14. 
Specially warned against 

Impurity. Pro. 31 : 3. 

Lying. Pro. 17 : 7. 

Hearkening to lies. Pro. 29 : 12. 

Intemperance. Pro. 31 : 4, 5. 
The gospel to be preached to. Acts 9 : 15. 

A.cts 26 : 27, 28. 
Without understanding, are oppressors. Pro. 

28 : 16. 
Often reproved by God. 1 Chr. 16 : 21. 
Judgments upon, when opposed to Christ. 

Psa. 2 : 2, 5, 9. 
When good. 

Regard God as their strength. Psa. 99 : 4. 

Speak righteously. Pro. 16 : 10. 

Love righteous lips. Pro. 16 : 13. 

Abhor wickedness. Pro. 16 : 12. 

Discountenance evil. Pro. 20 : 8. 

Punish the wicked. Pro. 20 : 26. 

Favour the wise. Pro. 14 : 35. 

Honour the diligent. Pro. 22 : 29. 

Befriend the good. Pro. 22 : 11. 

Are pacified by submission. Pro. 16 : 14. 
Pro. 25 : 15. 
Evil counsellors should be removed from. 

2 Chr. 22 : 3, 4, with Pro. 25 : 5. 
Curse not, even in thought. Exo. 22 : 28. 

Ecc. 10 : 20. 
Speak no evil of. Job 34 : 18. 2 Pet. 2 : 10. 
Pay tribute to. Mat. 22 : 21. Rom. 13 : 6, 7. 
Be not presumptuous before. Pro. 25 : 6. 



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Should be 

Honoured. Rom. 13 : 7. 1 Pet. 2 : 17. 

Feared. Pro. 24 : 21. 

Reverenced. 1 Sam. 24 : 8. 1 Kin. 1 : 23, 31. 

Obeyed. Rom. 13 : 1, 6. 1 Pet. 2 : 13. 

Prayed for. 1 Tim. 2:1,2. 
Folly of resisting. Pro. 19 : 12. Pro. 20 : 2. 
Punishment for resisting the lawful autho- 
rity of. Rom. 13:2. 
Guilt and danger of stretching out the hand 

against. 1 Sam. 26 : 9. 2 Sam. 1 : 14. 
They that walk after the flesh despise. 2 

Pet. 2 : 10. Jude 8. 
Good— Exemplified. David, 2 Sam. 8 : 15. 

^sa, 1 Kin. 15 : 11. Jehoshaphat, 1 Kin. 

22 : 43. ^maziah, <^c. 2 Kin. 15 : 3. Uz- 

ziah, <^c. 2 Kin. 15 : 34. Hezekiak, 2 Kin. 

18 : 3. Josiah, 2 Kin. 22 : 2. Manasseh, 

2 Chr. 33 : 12—16. 

No. 163. LAW OF GOD, THE. 
Is absolute and perpetual. Mat 5 : 18. 
Given 

To Adam. Gen. 2 : 16, 17, with Rom. 5 : 
12—14. 

To Noah. Gen. 9 : 6. 

To tlie Israelites. Exo. 20 : 2, &c. Psa. 
78 * 5. 

Through Moses. Exo. 31 : 18. Jno. 7 : 19. 

Through the ministration of angels. Acts 
7 : 53. Gal. 3 : 19. Heb. 2 : 2. 
Described as 

Pure. Psa. 19 : 8. 

Spiritual. Rom. 7:14. 

Holy, just, and good. Rom. 7 : 12. 

Exceeding broad. Psa. 119 : 96. 

Perfect. Psa. 19 : 7. Rom. 12 : 2. 

Truth. Psa. 119 : 142. 

Not grievous. 1 Jno. 5 : 3. 
Requires obedience of the heart. Psa. 51 : 6. 

Mat. 5 : 28. Mat. 22 : 37. 
Requires perfect obedience. Deu. 27 : 26. 

Gal. 3 : 10. Jas. 2 : 10. 
Love is the fulfilling of. Rom. 13 : 8, 10. 

Gal. 6 : 14. Jas. 2 : 8. 
It is man's duty to keep. Ecc. 12 : 13. 
Man, by nature, not in subjection to. Rom. 

7 : 5. Rom. 8 : 7. 
Man cannot render perfect obedience to. 

1 Kin. 8 : 46. Ecc. 7 : 20. Rom. 3 : 10. 
Sin is a transgression of. 1 Jno. 3 : 1. 
All men have transgressed. Rom. 3 : 9, 19. 
Man cannot be justified by. Acts 13 : 39. 

Rom. 3 : 20, 28. Gal. 2 : 16. Gal. 3 : 11. 
Gives the knowledge of sin. Rom. 3 : 20. 

Rom. 7:7. 
Worketh wrath. Rom. 4 : 15. 
Conscience testifies to. Rom. 2 : 15. 
Designed to lead to Christ. Gal. 3 : 24. 
Obedience to 

A characteristic of saints. Rev. 12 : 17. 

A test of love. 1 Jno. 5 : 3. 

Of prime importance. 1 Cor. 7 : 19. 
Blessedness of keeping. Psa. 119 : 1. Mat. 

5 : 19. 1 Jno. 3 : 22, 24. Rev. 22 : 14. 



Christ 

Came to fulfil. Mat. 5 : 17. 

Magnified. Isa. 42 : 21. 

Explained. Mat. 7 : 12. Mat. 22 : 37—40. 
The love of, produces peace. Psa. 119 : 165. 
Saints 

Freed from the bondage of. Rom. 6 : 14. 
Rom. 7 : 4, 6. Gal. 3 : 13. 

Freed from the curse of. Gal. 3 : 13. 

Have, written on their hearts. Jer. 31 : 33. 
with Heb. 8 : 10. 

Love. Psa. 119 : 97, 113. 

Delight in. Psa. 119 : 77. Rom. 7 : 22. 

Prepare their hearts to seek. Ezr. 7 : 10. 

Pledge themselves to walk in. Neh. 10 : 29. 

Keep. Psa. 119:55. 

Pray to understand. Psa. 119 : 18. 

Pray for power to keep. Psa. 119 : 34. 

Should remember. Mai. 4 ; 4. 

Should make, the subject of their conver- 
sation. Exo. 13 : 9. 

Lament over the violation of, by others. 
Psa. 119 : 136. 
The wicked 

Despise. Amos 2 : 4. 

Forget. Hos. 4 : 6. 

Forsake. 2 Chr. 12 : 1. Jer. 9 : 13. 

Refuse to hear. Isa. 30 : 9. Jer. 6 : 19. 

Refuse to walk in. Psa. 78 : 10. 

Cast away. Isa. 5 : 24. 
Is the rule of life to saints. 1 Cor. 9 : 21. 

Gal. 6 : 13, 14. 
Is the rule of the judgment. Rom. 2 : 12. 
To be used lawfully. 1 Tim. 1 : 8. 
Established by faith. Rom. 3 : 31. 
Punishment for disobeying. Neh. 9 : 26, 27. 

Isa. 65 : 11—13. Jer. 9 : 13—16. 

No. 164. LIBERALITY. 

Pleasing to God. 2 Cor. 9 : 7. Heb. 13 : 16. 
God never forgets. Heb. 6 : 10. 
Christ set an example of. 2 Cor. 8 : 9. 
Characteristic of saints. Psa. 112 : 9. Isa. 

32:8. 
Unprofitable without love. 1 Cor. 13 : 3. 
Should be exercised 

In the service of God. Exo. 35 : 21—29. 

Toward saints. Rom. 12 : 13. Gal. 6 : 10. 

Toward servants. Deu. 15 : 12 — 14. 

Toward the poor. Deu. 15 : 11. Isa. 58 : 7. 

Toward strangers. Lev. 25 : 35. 

Toward enemies. Pro. 25 : 21. 

Toward all men. Gal. 6 : 10. 

In lending to those in want. Mat. 5 : 42. 

In giving alms. Luke 12 : 33. 

In relieving the destitute. Isa. 58 : 7. 

In forwarding missions. Phi. 4 : 14 — 16. 

In rendering personal services. Phi. 2 : 30. 

Without ostentation. Mat. 6 : 1—3. 

With simplicity. Rom. 12 : 8. 

According to abiUty. Deu. 16 : 10, 17. 
1 Cor. 16 : 2. 

Willingly. Exo. 25 : 2. 2 Cor. 8 : 12. 

Abundantly. 2 Cor. 8 : 7. 2 Cor. 9 : l]—}3. 
Exercise of, provokes others to. 2 Cor. 9 : 2. 



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Labour to be enabled to exercise. Acts 20 : 
35. Eph. 4 : 28. 

Want of, 
Brings many a curse. Pro. 28 : 27. 
A proof of not loving God. 1 Jno. 3 : 17. 
A proof of not having faith. Jas. 2 : 14 — 16. 

Blessings connected with. Psa. 41 : 1. Pro. 
22:9. Acts 20: 35. 

Promises to. Psa. 112 : 9. Pro. 11 : 25. Pro, 
28:27. Ecc. 11:1,2. Isa. 68 : 10. 

Exhortations to. Luke 3 : 11. Luke 11 : 41, 
Acts 20 : 35. 1 Cor 16 : 1. 1 Tim. 6 : 17, 18, 

Exemplified. Pnnces of Israel, Num. 7 : 2. 
Boaz, Ruth 2 : 16. David, 2 Sam. 9 : 7, 10 
Barzillai, 4>c. 2 Sam. 17 : 28. ^raunah, 2 
Sam. 24 : 22. Shunammite, 2 Kin. 4 : 8, 
10. Judah, 2 Chr. 24 : 10, 11. Nehemiak, 
Neh. 7 : 70. Jews, Neh. 7 : 71, 72. Jvb 
Job 29 : 15, 16. Nehuzar-adan, Jer. 40 : 4, 
5. Joanna, ^c. Luke 8 : 3. Zaccheus, 
Luke 19 : 8. Primitive Christians, Acts 2 : 
45. Barnabas, Acts 4 : 36, 37. Dorcas, Acts 
9 : 36. Cornelius, Acts 10 : 2. Church of 
Antiock, Acts 11 : 29, 30. Lgdia, Acts 16 : 
15. Paul, Acts 20 : 34. Stephanas, <J-c. 

1 Cor. 16:17. 

Extraordinary — Exemplified. Isinelites, Exo 
36 : 5. Poor widow, Mar. 12 : 42—44. 
Churches of Macedonia, 2 Cor. 8 : 1—5. 

No. 165. lilBERTY, CHRISTIAN* 

Foretold. Isa. 42 : 7. Isa. 61 : 1. 
Conferred 

By God. Col. 1 : 13. 

By Christ. Gal. 4: 3— 5. Gal. 5 : i. 

By the Holy Ghost. Rom. 8 : 15. 2Cor.3 : 17. 

Through the gospel Jao. 8 : 32. 
Confirmed by Christ. Jno. 8 : 36. 
Proclaimed by Christ. Isa. 61 : 1. Luke 4 : 18. 
The service of Christ is. 1 Cor. 7 : 22. 

Is FREEDOM FROM 

The law. Rom. 7 1 6. Rom. 8 : 2- 

The curse of the law. Gal. 3 : 13, 

The fear of death. Heb. 2 : 15. 

Sin. Rom. 6 : 7, 18. 

Corruption. Rom. 8 : 21. 

Bondage of man. 1 Cor. 9 : W. 

Jewish ordinances. Gal. 4 : 3. Col. 2 : 20. 
Called the glorious liberty of the children of 

God. Rom. 8 : 21. 
Saints are called to. Gal. 5 : 13. 
Saints should 

Praise God for. Psa. 116 : 16, 17. 

Assert. 1 Cor. 10 : 29. 

Walk in. Psa. 119:45. 

Stand fast in. Gal. 2 : 5. Gal. 5:1. 

Not abuse. Gal. 5 : 13. 1 Pet. 2 : 16. 

Not offend others by. 1 Cor. 8 : 9. 1 Cor. 
10 : 29, 32. 
The gospel is the law of. Jas. 1 : 25. Jas. 

2 : 12. 

False teachers 
Promise, to others. 2 Pet. 2 : 19. 
Abuse. Jude 4. 
Try to destroy. Gal. 2 : 4. 



The wicked, devoid of. Jno. 8 : 34, with 

Rom. 6 : 20. 
Typified. Lev. 25 : 10—17. Gal. 4 : 22—26, 31. 

No. 166. LIFE, NATURAL. 

God is the Author of. Gen. 2 : 7. Acts 17 : 23. 
God preserves. Psa. 36 : 6. Psa. 66 : 9. 
Is in the hand of God. Job 12 : 10. Dan. 

5 :23. 
Forfeited by sin. Gen. 2 : 17.. Gen. 3 : 17—19. 
Of others, not to be taken away. Exo. 20 : 13. 
Described as 

Vain. Ecc. 6 : 12. 

Limited. Job 7 : 1. Job 14 : 5. 

Short. Job 14 : 1. Psa. 89 : 47. 

Uncertain. Jas. 4 : 13 — 15. 

Full of trouble. Job 14 : 1. 
God's loving-kindness better than. Psa. 63 : 3. 
The value of. Job 2 : 4 Mat. 6 : 25. 
Preserved by discretion. Pro. 13 : 3. 
Sometimes prolonged, in answer to prayer. 

Isa. 38 : 2—5. Jas. 6 : 15. 
Obedience to God, tends to prolong. Deu, 

30:20. 
Obedience to parents, tends to prolong. 

Exo. 20 : 12. Pro. 4 : 10. 
Cares and pleasures of, dangerous. Luke 

8 : 14. Luke 21 : 34. 2 Tim. 2 : 4. 
Saints have true enjoyment of. Psa. 128 : 2. 

1 Tim. 4 : 8. 

Of saints, specially protected by God. Job 

2 : 6. Acts 18 : 10. 1 Pet. 3 : 13. 

Of the wicked, not specially protected by 

God. Job 36 : 6. Psa. 76 : 60. 
The wicked have their portion of good, dur- 
ing. Psa. 17 : 14. Luke 6 : 24. Luke 16 : 25. 
Should ke spent in 

The fear of God. 1 Pet. 1 : 17. 

The service of God. Luke 1 : 75, 

Living unto God. Rom. 14 : 8. Phi. 1 : 21. 

Peace. Rom. 12 : 18. 1 Tim. 2 : 2. 

Doing good. Ecc. 3 : 12. 
Should be taken all due care of. Mat. 10 : 23. 
. Act« 27 : 34. 
Should be laid down, if necessary, for 

Christ. Mat. 10 : 39. Luke 14 : 2S- Acts 

20 : 24. 
Should be laid down, if necessary, for the 

brethren. Rom. 16 : 4. 1 Jno. 3 : 16. 
Be thankful for 

The preservation of. Psa. 103 : 4. Jno. 2 : 6. 

The supply of its wants. Gem. 43 : 15. 
The dissatisfied despise. Ecc. 2 . 17. 
We know not what is good for us in. Ecc. 

6 : 12. 
Be not over-anxious to provide for its 

wants. Mat. 6 : 25. 
The enjoyment of, consists not in abundance 

of possessions. Luke 12 : 15. 

Is C0MP.4.RED TO 

An eagle hasting to the prey. Job 9 : 26. 
A pilgrimage. Gen. 47 : 9. 
A tale told. Psa. 90 -.9. 
A swift post. Job 9 : 25. 
A swift ship. Job 9 : 26. 



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A hand-breadth. Psa. 39 : 5. 

A shepherd's tent removed. Isa. 38 : 12. 

A dream. Psa. 73 : 20. 

A sleep. Psa. 90 : 5. 

A vapour. Jas. 4 : 14. 

A shadow. Eec. 6 : 12. 

A thread cut by the weaver. Isa. 38 : 12, 

A weaver's shuttle. Job 7 : 6. 

A flower. Job 14 : 2. 

Grass. 1 Pet 1 : 24. 

Water spilt on the ground. 2 Sam. 14 : 14, 

Wind. Job 7 : 7. 
Shortness of, should lead to spiritual im- 
provement. Deu. 32 : 29. Psa. 99 : 12. 
Sometimes judicially shortened. I Sam 2 : 

32, 33. Job 36 : 14. 
Miraculously restored by Christ. Mat. 9 : 

18, 25. Luke 7 : 15, 22. Jno. 11 : 43. 

No. 167. LIFE, SPIRITUAL. 

God is the Author of. Psa. 36 : 9. Col. 2 : 13. 
Christ is the Author of. Jno. 5 : 21, 26. Jno. 

6 : 33, 51—53. Jno. 14 ; 6. 1 Jno. 4 : 9. 
The Holy Ghost is the Author of. Eze. 37 : 

14, with Rom. 8 : 9—13. 
The word of God is the instrument o£ Isa. 

55 : 3. 2 Cor. 3:6. 1 Pet. 4 : 6. 
Is hidden with Christ. Col. 3 : 3. 
The fear of God is. Pro. 14 : 27. Pro. 19 : 23. 
Spiritual-mindedness is, Rom. 8 : 6. 

Is MAlNTAIiyiD EY 

Christ Jno. 6 : 67. 1 Cor. 10 : 3, 4. 

Faitli. Gal. 2 : 20. 

The word of God. Deu. 8 : 3, 'aith Mat 
4 : 4. 

Prayer. Psa. 69 : 32. 
Has its origin in the new-birth. Jno. 3 : 3—8, 
Has its infancy. Luke 10 : 21. 1 Cor. 3:1,2. 

1 Jno. 2 : 12. 
Has its youth. 1 Jno. 2 : 13, 14. 
Has iis maturity. Eph. 4 : 13. 1 Jno. 2 : 13, 14. 

Is DESCRIBED AS 

A Lfe unto God. Rom. 6 : 11. Gal. 2 : 19. 

A lif? according to God. 1 Pet. 4 : Q. 

Newness of life. Rom. 6 : 4. 

Living in the Spirit. Gal. 6 : 25. 
Revived by God. Psa. 85 : 6. Hos. 6 : 2. 
Evidenced by love to the brethren. 1 Jno. 

3:14. 
All saints have. Eph. 2:1,5. Col. 2:13. 
Should animate the services of saints. Rom. 

12 : 1. 1 Cor. 14 : 15. 
Saints praise God for. Psa. 119 : 175. 
Seek to grow in. Eph. 4 : 15. 1 Pet. 2 : 2. 
Pray for the increase o£ Psa. 119 : 25. Psa. 

143 : IL 
The wicked alienated from. Eph. 4:18. 
Lovers of pleasure destitute of. 1 Tim. 5 : 6. 
Hypocrites destitute of. Jude 12. Rev. 3 : 1. 
Illustrated. Eze. 37 : 9, 10. Luke 15 : 24. 

No. 168. LIFE, ETERNAL. 

Christ is. 1 Jno. 1:2. 1 Jno. 5 : 20. 
Revealed by Christ Jno. 6 : 68. 2 Tim. 1 : 10. 
To know God and Christ is. Jno. 17 : 3. 



Given 
By God. Psa. 133 : 3. Rom. 6 : 23. 
By Christ. Jno. 6 : 27. Jno. 10 : 28. 
In Christ 1 Jno. 5 : 11. 
Through Christ. Rom. 5 : 21. F.om. 6 : 23 
To all given to Christ. Jno. 17 : 2. 
To those who believe in God. Jno. 5 : 24 
To those who believe in Christ Jno. 3 : 

15, 16. Jno. 6 : 40, 47. 
To those who hate life for Christ. Jno. 

12 : 25. 

In ansv/er to prayer. Psa. 21 : 4. 
Revealed in the scriptures. Jno. 5 : 39. 
Results from 

Drinking the water of life. Jno. 4 : 14. 

Eating the bread of life. Jno. 6 : 50—58. 

Eating of the tree of life. Rev. 2 : 7. 
They who are ordained to, beUeve the gos- 
pel. Acts 13 : 48. 
Saints 

Have promises of. 1 Tim. 4 : S. 2 Tim. 
1:1. Tit 1:2. 1 Jno. 2 : 25. 

Have hope of. Tit. 1 : 2. Tit 3 : 7. 

May have assurance of. 2 Cor. 6:1.1 Jno. 
5 : 13. 

Shall reap, through the Spirit Gal. 6 : 8. 

Shall inherit. Mat. 19 : 29. 

Look for the mercy of God unto. Jude 21. 

Should lay hold of. 1 Tim. 6 : 12, 19. 

Are preserved unto. Jno. 10 : 28, 29. 

Shall rise unto. Dan. 12 : 2. Jno. 5 : 29. 

Shall go into. Mat 25 : 46. 

Shall reign in. Dan. 7 : 18. Rom. 5 : 17. 
The self-righteous thiak to inherit, by 

w-orks. Alar. 10 : 17. 
Cannot be inherited by works. Rom. 2 : 7, 

with Rom. 3 : 10—19. 
The wicked . 

Have not. 1 Jno. 3 : 15. 

Judge themselves unworthy o£ Acts 

13 : 46. 

Exhortation to seek. Jno. 6 : 27. 

No. 169. LONG-SUFFERING OF 
GOD, THE. 

Is part of his character. Exo. 34 : 5. Num. 

14 : 18. Psa. 86 : 15. 
Salvation, tlie object of. 2 Pet 3 : 15. 
Through Christ's intercession. Luke 13 : 8. 
Should lead to repentance. Rom. 2 : 4. 

2 Pet. 3 : 9. 
An encouragement to repent Joel 2 : 13. 
Exhibited in forgiving sins. Rom. 3 : 25. 
Exercised toward 

His people. Isa. 30 : la Eze. 20 : 17. 

The wicked. Rom. 9:2-2 1 Pet 3 : 20. 
Plead in prayer. Jer. 15 : 15. 
Limits set to. Gen. 6 : 3. Jei.44:22. 
The wicked 

Abuse. Ecc. 8:11. Mat 24 : 48, 49. 

Despise. Rom. 2 : 4. _ 

Punished for despising. Neh. 9 : 30. Mat. 
24 : 48—51. Rom. 2 : 6. 
Illustrated. Luke 13 : 6—9. 



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Exemplified. Jfanssseft, 2 Chr. 33 : 1«— 13 
Israel, Psa. 78 : 38. Isa. 48 : 9. Jerusalem, 
Mat. 23 : 37. Paul, 1 Tim. 1 : 16. 

No, 170. LOVE OF GOD, THE« 

Is a part of Jiis character. 2 Cor. 13 : 11 

lJno.4:8. 
Christ, the especial object of. Jno. 15 ; 9. 

Jno. 17 : 26. 
Christ abides in. Jno. 15 : 10. 
Described as 

Sovereign. Deu. 7 : 8. Deu. 10 : 15. 

Great. Eph. 2 : 4. 

Abiding. Zep. 3:17. 

Unfailing. Isa. 49 : 15, 16. 

Unalienable. Rom. 8 ■: 39. 

Constraining. Hos. 11:4. 

Everla&ting. Jer. 31 : 3. 
Irrespective of merit. Deu. 7 : 7. Jeb 7 : 17. 
Manifested xowAans 

Perishing sinners. Jno. 3 : 16. Tit. 3 : 4. 

His saints. Jno. 16 : 27. Jno. 17 : 23. 2 The. 
2:16. 1 Jno. 4 : 16. 

The destitute. Deu. 10 : 18. 

The cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9 : 7. 
Exhibited in 

The giving of Christ. Jno. 3 : 16. 

The sending of Christ. 1 Jno. 4 : 9. 

Christ dying for us while sinners. Rom. 
5:8. 1 Jno. 4:10. 

Election. Mai. 1 : 2, 3. Rom. 9 : 11— i3. 

Adoption. 1 Jno. 3:1. 

Redemption. Isa. 43 : 3, 4. Isa. 63 : 9. 

Freeness of salvation. Tit. 3 : 4 — 7. 

Forgiving sin. Isa. 38 : 17. 

Quickening souls. Eph. 2 : 4, 5. 

Drawing ns to himself. Hos. 11:4. 

Temporal blessings. Deu. 7 :^13. 

Chastisements. Heb. 12 : 6. 

Defeating evil counsels. Deu. 23 : 5, 
Shed abroad in the heart by the Holy 

Ghost. Rom. 5:5. 
Saints know and believe. 1 Jno. 4 : 16. 
Saints should abide in. Jude 21. 
Perfected in saints 

By obedience. 1 Jno. 2 : 5. 

By brotherly love. 1 Jno. 4 : 12. 
The source of our love to him. 1 .Jno. 4 : 19. 
To be sought in prayer. 2 Cor. 13 : 14. 

No, 171. LOVE OF CHRIST, THE. 
To the Father. Psa. 91 : 14. Jno. 14 : 31. 
To his Church. Song of Sol. 4 : 8, 9. Song 

of Sol. 5 : 1. Jno. 15 -. 9. Eph. 5 : 25. 
To those who love him. Pro. 8 : 17. Jno. 

14 : 21. 
Manifested in his 

Coming to seek the lost. Luke 19 : 10. 

Praying for his enemies. Luke 23 : 34. 

Giving himself for us. Gal. 2 : 20. 

Dying for us. Jno. 15 : 13. 1 Jno. 3 : 16. 

Washing away our sins. Rev. 1 : 5. 

Interceding for us. Heb. 7 : 25. Heb. 9 : 24. 

Sending the Spirit. Psa. 68 : 18. Jno. 16 : 7. 

Rebukes and chastisements. Rev. 3 : 19. 



Passeth knowledge. Eph. 3 : 19. 

To be imitated. Jno. 13 : 34. Jno. 16 ', 12. 

Eph. 5:2. 1 Jno. 3 : 16. 
To saints, is 

Unquenchable. Song of Sol. 8 : 7. 

Constraining. 2 Cor. 5 : 14. 

Unchangeable. Jno. 13 : 1. 

Indissoluble. Rom. 8 : 35. 
Obedient saints abide in. Jno. 15 : 10. 
Saints obtain victory through. Rom. 8 : 37. 
Is the banner over his saints. Song of Sol. 

2:4. 
Is the ground of his saints love to him. 

Luke 7 : 47. 
To saints, shall he acknowledged even by 

enemies. Rev. 3 : 9. 
Illustrated. Mat. 18 : 11—13. 
Exemplified towards, Peter, Luke 22 : 32, 

61. Lazanis, ij-c Jno. 11:5, 36. His apos- 
tles, Jno. 13 : 1, 34. Jokn, Jno. 13 : 23. 

No. 172. LOVE TO GOD. 

Commanded. Deu. 11:1. Jos. 22 : 5. 
The £rst great commandment. Mat. 22 : 38. 
With all the heart. Deu. 6 : 5, with Mat. 

22 : 37. 
Better than all sacriSces. Mar. 12 : 33. 
Produced by 

The Holy Ghost. Gal. 5 : 22. 2 The. 3 : 5. 

The love of God to us. 1 Jno. 4 : 19. 

Answers to prayer. Psa. 116 : 1. 
Exhibited by Christ. Jno. 14 : 31. 
A characteristic of saints. Psa. 5 -.11. 
Should produce 

Joy. Psa. 5 : 11. 

Love to saints. 1 Jsso. 5:1. 

Hatred of sin. Psa. 97:10. 

Obedience to God. Deu. 30 ; 20, 1 Jno. 6 : 3. 
Perfected in obedience. 1 Jno. 2 : 6. 
Perfected, gives boldness. I Jno. 4 : 17, 18. 
God, faitliful to those who have. Deu. 7 : 9. 
Tuey who have 

Are known of him. 1 Cor. 8 : 3. 

Are preserved by him. Psa. 145 : 20. 

Are delivered by him. Psa. 91 : 14. 

Partake of his mercy. Exo . 20 : 6. Deu. 7 : 9. 

Have all things working for their good. 
Rom. 8 : 28. 
Persevere in. Jude 2i. 
Exhort one another to. Psa. 31 : 23. 
Pray for. 2 The. 3 : 5. 
The love of the world is a proof of not 

having. 1 Jno. 2 : 15. 
They who love not others, are without. 

1 Jno. 4 : 20. 
Hypocrites, without. Luke 11 :42. Jno. 6 : 42. 
The uncharitable, without. 1 Jno. 3 : 17. 
God tries the sincerity of. Deu. 13:3. 
Promises connected with. Deu. 11 : 13 — 15. 

Psa. 69 : 36. Isa. 66 : 6, 7. Jas. 1 : 12. 

No. 173. LOVE TO CHRIST. 

Exhibited by God. Mat. 17 : 6. Jno. 5 : 20. 
Exhibited by saints. 1 Pet. 1 : 8. 



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His personal excellence is deserving of. 

Songof Sol. 6 :9— 16. 
His love to us a motive to. 2 Cor. 5 : 14. 
Manifested in 

Seeldng him. Song of Sol. 3 : 2. 

Obeying him. Jno. 14 : 16, 21, 23. 

Ministering to him. Mat. 27 : 55, with 
Mat. 26 : 40. 

Preferring him to all others. Mat. 10 : 37. 

Taking up the cross for him. Mat. 10 : 38. 
A characteristic of saints. Song of Sol. 1 : 4. 
An evidence of adoption. Jno. 8 : 42. 
Should be 

Sincere. Eph. 6 : 24. 

With the soul. Song of Sol. 1 : 7. 

In proportion to our mercies. Luke 7 : 47. 

Supreme. Mat. 10 : 37. 

Ardent. Song of Sol. 2 : 5. Song of Sol. 8 : 6. 

Unquenchable. Song of Sol. 8 : 7. 

Even unto death. Acts 21 : 13. Rev. 12 : 11. 
Promises to. 2 Tim. 4 : 8. Jas. 1 : 12. 
Increase of, to be prayed for. Phi. 1 : 9. 
Pray for grace to those who have. Eph. 6 : 24. 
They who have 

Are loved by the Father. Jno. 14 : 21, 23. 
Jno. 16 : 27. 

Are loved by Christ. Pro. 8 : 17. Jno. 14 : 21. 

Enjoy communion with God and Christ. 
Jno. 14 : 23. 
Decrease of, rebuked. Piev. 2 : 4. 
Want of, denounced. 1 Cor. 16 : 22. 
The wicked, destitute of. Psa. 35 : 19, with 

Jno. 15 : 18, 25. 
Exemplified. Joseph of Anmathea, Mat. 

27 : 67 — 60. Penitent woman, Luke 7 : 47. 

Certain ivomen, Luke 23 : 28. Thomas, 

Jno. 11 : 16. Mary Magdalene, Jno. 20 : 11. 

Peter, Jno. 21 : 16—17. Paul, Acts 21 : 13. 
No. 174. LOVE TO MAN. 
Is of God. 1 Jno. 4:7. 
Commanded by God. 1 Jno. 4 : 21. 
Commanded by Christ. Jno. 13 : 34. Jno. 

16 : 12. 1 Jno. 3 : 23. 
After the example of Christ. Jno. 13 : 34. 

Jno. 15 : 12. Eph. 6 : 2. 
Taught by God. 1 The. 4 : 9. 
Faith worketh by. Gal. 6 : 6. 
A fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5 : 22. Col. 1 : 8. 
Purity of heart leads to. 1 Pet. 1 : 22. 
Explained. 1 Cor. 13 : 4—7. 
Is an active principle. 1 The. 1 : 3. Heb. 6 : 10. 
Is an abiding principle. 1 Cor. 13 : 8, 13. 
Is the second great commandment. Mat. 

22 : 37—39. 
Is the end of the commandment. 1 Tim. 1 : 5. 
Supernatural gifts are nothing without. 

1 Cor. 13 : 1, 2. 
The greatest sacrifices are nothing without. 

1 Cor. 13 : 3. 
Especially enjoined upon ministers. 1 Tim. 

4 : 12. 2 Tim. 2 : 22. 
Saints should 

Put on. Col. 3 : 14. 

Follow after. 1 Cor. 14 : 1. 



Abound in. Phi. 1:9. 1 The. 3 : 12. 

Continue in. 1 Tim. 2 : 15. Heb. 13 : 1. 

Provoke each other to. 2 Cor. 8 : 7. 2 Cor. 
9 : 2. Heb. 10 : 24. 

Be sincere in. Rom. 12 : 9. 2 Cor. 6 : 6. 
2 Cor. 8:8. 1 Jno. 3 : IS. 

Be disinterested in. 1 Cor. 10 : 24. 1 Cor. 
13 : 6. Phi. 2 : 4. 

Be fervent in. 1 Pet. 1 : 22. 1 Pet. 4 : 8. 
Should be connected with brotherly-kind- 
ness. Rom. 12 : 10. 2 Pet. 1 : 7. 
Should be with a pure heart. 1 Pet. 1 : 22. 
All things should be done v.'ith. 1 Cor. 16 : 14. 
Should be exhibited, towakd 

Saints. 1 Pet. 2 : 17. IJno. 5 : 1. 

Ministers. 1 The. 6 : 13. 

Our families. Eph. 5 : 25. Tit. 2 : 4. 

Fellow-countrymen. Exo. 32 : 32. Rom. 
9:2,3. Rom. 10:1. 

Strangers. Lev. 19 : .34. Deu. 10 : 19. 

Enemies. Exo. 23 : 4, 6. 2 Kin. 6 : 22. 
Mat. 5 : 44. Rom. 12 : 14, 20. 1 Pet. 3 : 9. 

All men. Gal. 6 : 10. 
Should be exhibited, in 

Ministering to the wants of others. Mat 
25 : 35. Heb. 6 : 10. 

Loving each other. Gal. 5 : 13. 

Relieving strangers. Lev. 25 : 35. Mat. 
25 : 35. 

Clothing the naked. Isa. 68 : 7. Mat. 25 : 36. 

Visiting the sick, &c. Job 31 : 16—22. 
Jas. 1 :27. 

Sympathizing. Rom. 12 : 15. 1 Cot. 12 : 26. 

Supporting the weak. Gal. 6:2. 1 The. 
6:14. 

Covering the faults of others. Pro. 10 : 12, 
with 1 Pet 4 : 8. 

Forgiving^ injuries. Eph. 4 : 32. Col. 3 : 13. 

Forbearing. Eph. 4 : 2. 

Rebuking. Lev. 19 : 17. Mat. IS : 15. 
Necessary to true happiness. Pro. 15 : 17. 
The love of God is a motive to. Jno. 13 : 34. 

1 Jno. 4 : 11. 
An evidence of 

Being in the light. 1 Jno. 2 : 10. 

Disciple ship with Christ. Jno. 13 : 35. 

Spiritual life. 1 Jno. 3 : 14. 
Is the fulfilling of the law. Rom. 13 : 8—10. 

Gal. 5 : 14. Jas. 2:8. 
Love to self is the measure of Mar. 12 : 33. 
Is good and pleasant. Psa. 133 : 1, 2. 
Is a bond of union. Col. 2 : 2. 
Is the bond of perfectness. Col. 3 : 14 
Hypocrites, devoid of 1 Jno. 2 : 9, 11. 1 Jno. 

4 : 20. 
The wicked, devoid of 1 Jno. 3 : 10. 
Exemplified. Joseph, Gen. 45 ; 15. Ruth, 

Ruth 1 : 16, 17. Jonathan,, ^-c. 1 Sam. 20 : 

17, 41, 42. Ohadiah, 1 Kin. 18 : 4. Centurion, 

Luke 7 : 5. Primitive Church, Acts 2 : 46. 

Heb. 10 : 33, 34. Lydia, Acts 16 : 15. Jlquila, 

^c. Rom. 16 : 3, 4. Paul, 2 Cor. 6 : 11, 12. 

Epaphroditus, Phi. 2 : 25, 26, 30. Philip- 

pians. Phi. 4 : 16—19. Colossians, Col. 1 : 4. 



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Thessalonians, 1 The. 3 : 6. Onesipkorus, 
2 Tim. 1 : 16—18. Philemon, Phile. 7—9. 
Moses, Heb. 11 : 25. 

No. 175. LOVING-KINDNESS OF 

GOD, THE. 

Is through Christ. Eph. 2 : 7. Tit. 3 : 4—6. 
Described as 

Great. Neh. 9 : 17. 

Excellent. Psa. 36 : 7. 

Good. Psa. 69 : 16. 

Marvellous. Psa. 17 : 7. Psa. 31 : 21. 

Multitudinous. Isa. 63 : 7. 

Everlasting. Isa. 54 : 8. 

Merciful. Psa. 117:2. 

Better than life. Psa. 63 : 3. 
Consideration of the dealings of God gives 

a knowledge of. Psa. 107 : 43. 
Saints 

Betrothed in. Hos. 2 : 19. 

Drawn by. Jer. 31 : 3. 

Preserved by. Psa. 40 : 11. 

Quickened after. Psa. 119 : 88. 

Comforted by. Psa. 119 : 76. 

Look for mercy through. Psa. 51 : 1, 

Receive mercy through. Isa. 64 : 8. 

Are heard according to. Psa. 119 : 149. 

Are ever mindful of Psa. 26 : 3. Psa 48 : 9. 

Should expect, in affliction. Psa. 42 : 7, 8. 

Crowned with. Psa. 103 : 4. 
Never utterly taken from saints. Psa. 89 : 33. 

Isa. 54 : 10. 
Former manifestations of, to be pleaded in 

prayer. Psa. 25 : 6. Psa. 89 : 49. 
Pray for the 

Exhibition of Psa. 17 : 7. Psa. 143 : 8. 

Continuance of. Psa. 36 : 10. 

Extension of Gen. 24 : 12. 2 Sam. 2 : 6. 
Praise God for. Psa. 92 : 2. Psa. 138 : 2. 
Proclaim, to others. Psa. 40 : 10. 

JSo. 176. LYING. 
Forbidden. Lev. 19 : 11. Col. 3 : 9. 
Hateful to God. Pro. 6 : 16—19. 
An abomination to God. Pro. 12 : 22. 
A hinde ranee to prayer. Isa. 69 : 2, 3. 
The devil, the father of. Jno. 8 : 44. 
The devil excites men to. 1 Kin. 22 : 22. 

Acts 6 : 3. 
Saints 

Hate. Psa. 119 : 163. Pro. 13 : 5. 

Avoid. Isa. 63 : 8. Zep. 3 : 13. 

Respect not those who practice. Psa. 40 : 4. 

Reject those who practice. Psa. 101 : 7. 

Pray to be preserved from. Psa. 119 : 29. 
Pro. 30 : 8. 
Unbecoming in rulers. Pro. 17 : 7. 
The evil of rulers hearkening to. Pro. 29 : 12. 
False prophets addicted to. Jer. 23 : 14. 

Eze. 22 : 28. 
False witnesses addicted to. Pro. 14 : 5, 25. 
Antinomians guilty of. 1 Jno, 1 : 6. 1 Jno. 2 : 4. 
Hypocrites addicted to. Hos. 11 : 12. 
Hypocrites, a seed of. Isa. 67 : 4. 



The wicked 

Addicted to, from their infancy. Psa. 58 : 3. 

Love. Psa. 52 ; 3. 

Delight in. Psa. 62 : 4, 

Seek after. Psa. 4 : 2. 

Prepare their tongues for. Jer. 9 : 3, 5. 

Bring forth. Psa. 7 : 14. 

Give heed to. Pro. 17 : 4. 
A characteristic of tiie Apostacy. 2 The. 2 : 9. 

1 Tim. 4 : 2. 
Leads to 

Hatred. Pro. 26 : 28. 

Love of impure conversation. Pro. 17 : 4. 
Often accompanied by gross crimes. Hos. 

4:1,2. 
Folly of concealing hatred by. Pro. 10 : 18. 
Vanity of getting riches by. Pro. 21 : 6. 
Shall be detected.. Pro. 12 : 19. 
Poverty preferable to. Pro. 19 : 22. 
Excludes from heaven. Rev. 21 : 27. Rev. 

22 : 15. 
They who are guilty of, shall be cast into 

hell. Rev. 21 : 8. 
Punishment for. Psa. 5 : 6. Psa. 120 : 3, 4. 

Pro 19 : 5. Jer. 50 : 36. 
Exemplified. I'he devil. Gen. 3 : 4. Cain, 

Gen. 4 : 9. Sarah, Gen. 18 : 15. Jacob, 

Gen. 27 : 19. Joseph's brethren. Gen. 37 : 

31, 32. Gibeonites, Jos. 9 : 9—13. Samson, 

Jud. 16 : 10. Saul, 1 Sam. 15 : 13. Michal, 

1 Sam. 19 : 14. David, 1 Sam. 21 : 2. Pro- 
phet of Bethel, 1 Kin. 13 : 18. Gchazi, 

2 Kin. 6 : 22. Job's friends, Job 13 : 4. 
Ninevites, Nah. 3 : 1. Peter, Mat. 26 : 72. 
Ananias, ^c. Acts 5 : 6. Cretans, Tit. 
1 : 12. 

No. 177. MAGISTRATES. 

Are appointed by God. Rom. 13 : 1. 
Are ministers of God. Rom. 13 : 4, 6. 
Purpose of their appointment. Rom. 13 : 4. 

1 Pet. 2 : 14. 
Are not a terror to the good, but to the evil. 

Rom. 13 : 3. 
To be wisely selected and appointed. Exo. 

18 : 21. Ezr. 7 : 25. 
To be prayed for. 1 Tim. 2:1,2. 
Should 

Rule in the fear of God. 2 Sam. 23 : 3. 
2 Chr. 19 : 7. 

Know the law of God. Ezr. 7 : 25. 

Be faithful to the Sovereign. Dan. 6 : 4. 

Enforce the laws. Ezr. 7 : 26. 

Hate covetousness. Exo. 18 : 21. 

Not take bribes. Exo. 23 : 8. Deu. 16 : 19. 

Defend the poor, &,c. Job 29 : 12, 16. 

Judge for God, not for man. 2 Chr. 19 : 6. 

Judge righteously. Deu. 1 : 16. Deu. 16 : 
18. Deu. 25 : 1. 

Be impartial. Exo. 23 : 6. Deu. 1 : 17. 

Be diligent in rulino^. Rom. 12 : 8. 
Subjection to their authority enjoined. Rom. 

13:1. 1 Pet. 2 : 13, 14. 
Wicked— Illustrated. Pro. 28 : 15. 
Good— Exemplified. Joseph, Gen. 41 : 46. 



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Gideon, Jud. S : 35. Samuel, 1 Sam. 12 : 

3, 4. Ezr. 10 : 1—9. Nehemiah, Neh. 3 : 15. 
Job, Job 29 : 16. Daniel, Dan. 6 : 3. 

Wicked — Exemplified. Sons of Samuel, 

1 Sam. 8 : 3. Pilate, Mat. 27 : 24, 26. Mag- 
istrates in Philippi, Acts 16 : 22, 23. Gallio, 
Acts J8 : 16, 17. Felix, Acts 24 : 26. 

No. 178. MALICE. 
Forbidden. 1 Cor. 14 : 20. Col. 3 : 8, 
A hinderance to growth in grace. 1 Pet. 

2 : 1, 2. 

Incompatible with the worship of God. 

1 Cor. 5 : 7, 8. 
Christian liberty not to be made a cloak for. 

1 Pet. 2 : 16. 

Saints avoid. Job 31 : 29, 30. Psa. 35 : 12—14. 
The wicked 

Speak with. 3 Jno. 10. 

Live in. Tit. 3 : 3. 

Conceive. Psa. 7 : 14. 

Filled with. Rom. 1 : -29. 

Visits saints with. Psa. 83 : 3. Mat. 22 : 6. 
Pray for those who injure you through. 

Mat. 5 : 44. 
Brings its own punishment. Psa. 7 : 15, 16. 
God requites. Psa. 10 : 14. Eze. 36 : 5. 
Punishment of Amos 1 : 11, 12. Oba. 10—15. 
Exemplified. Cain, Gen. 4 : 6. Esau, Gen. 

27 : 41. Joseph^s brethren. Gen. 37 : 19, 20. 

Saul, 1 Sam. 18 : 9—11. Sanballat, 4'c. 

Neh. 2 : 10. Haman, Est. 3 : 5, 6. Edom- 

ites, Eze. 35 : 5. Presidents, <^c. Dan. 6 : 

4^9. Herodias, Mar. 6 : 19. Scribes, ^c. 

Mar. 11 : 18. Luke 11 : 54. Diotrephes, 

3 Jno. 19. 

No. 179. MARTYRDOM. 
Is death endured for the word of God, and 
testimony of Christ. Rev. 6 : 9. Rev. 20 : 4. 
Saints 
Forewarned of Mat. 10 : 21. Mat. 24 : 9. 

Jno. 16 : 2. 
Should not fear. Mat. 10 : 28. R'ev. 2 : 10. 
Shouid be prepared for. Mat. 16 : 24, 25. 

Acts 21 : 13. 
Should resist sin unto. Heb. 12 : 4. 
Reward of Rev. 2 : 10. Rev. 6 : 11. 
Inflicted at the instigation of the devil. Rev. 

2 : 10, 13. 

The Apostacy guilty of inflicting. Rev. 17 : 

6. Rev. 18 : 24. 
Of saints, shall be avenged. Luke 11 : 50, 51. 

Rev. 18 : 20—24. 
Exemplified, ^bel. Gen. 4 : 8, with 1 Jno. 3 : 

12. Prophets and Saints of old, 1 Kin. 18 : 

4. 1 Kin. 19 : 10. Luke 11 : 60, 51. Heb. 
11 : 37. Unjah, Jer. 26 : 23. John the 
Baptist, Mar. 6 : 27. Peter, Jno. 21 : 18, 19. 
Stephen, Acts 7 : 58. Pnmitive Christians, 
Acts 9:1, with Acts 22 : 4. Acts 26 : 10. 
James, Acts 12 : 2. Antipas, Rev. 2 : 13. 

No. 180. MASTERS. 
Authority of, established. Col. 3 : 22. 1 Pet 
2 : 18. 



Christ set an example to. Jno. IS : 14. 
Should, with their households, 

Worship God. Gen. 35 : 3. 

Fear God. Acts 10 : 2. 

Serve God. Jos. 24 : 15. 

Observe the Sabbath. Exo. 20 : 10. Deu. 

6 : 12—14. 

Put away idols. Gen. 35 : 2. 
Should select faithful servants. Gen. 24 : 2. 

Psa. 101 : 6, 7. 
Should receive faithful advice from servants. 

2 Kin. 5 : 13, 14. 
Duty of, towards servants ; 

To act justly. Job 31 : 13, 15. Col. 4 : 1. 

To deal with them in the fear of God. 
Eph. 6 : 9. Col. 4 : 1. 

To esteem them highly, if saints. Phile. 16. 

To take care of them in sickness. Luke 

7 : 3. 

To forbear threatening them. Eph. 6 : 9. 

Not to defraud them. Gen. 31 : 7. 

Not to keep back their wages. Lev. 19 : 
13. Deu. 24 : 15. 

Not to rule over them with rigour. Lev. 
25 : 43. Deu. 24 : 14. 
Benevolent, blessed. Deu. 15 : 18. 
Unjust, denounced. Jer. 22 : 13. Jas. 5 : 4. 
Good — Exemplified. Jlhraham, Gen. 18 : 

19. Jacob, Gen. 35 : 2. Joshua, Jos. 24 : 15. 

David, 2 Sam. 6 : 20. Centurion, Luke 7 : 

2, 3. Cornelius, Acts 10 : 2. 
Bad— Exemplified. Potiphar, Gen. 39 : 20. 

Egyptians, Exo. 1 : 13, 14. Nabal, 1 Sam. 

25 : 17. Jlmalekite, 1 Sam. 30 : 13. 

No. 181. MEEKNESS. 

Christ set an example of. Psa. 45 : 4. Mat. 

11 :29. Mat. 21 : 5. 2 Cor. 10 : 1. 
A fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5 : 22, 23. 
Saints should 

Seek. Zep. 2 : 3. 

Put on. Col. 3 : 12, 13. 

Receive the word of God with. Jas. 1 : 21. 

Exhibit in conduct, &c. Jas. 3 : 13. 

Answer for their hope with. 1 Pet. 3 : 15. 

Show, to all men. Tit. 3 : 2. 

Restore the erring with. Gal. 6 : 1. 
Precious in the sight of God. 1 Pet. 3 : 4. 
Ministers should 

Follow after. 1 Tim. 6:11. 

Instruct opposers with. 2 Tim. 2 : 24, 25. 

Urge, on their people. Tit. 3:1,2. 
A characteristic of wisdom. Jas. 3 : 17. 
Necessary to a christian walk. Eph. 4 : 1, 2. 
They who are gifted with, 

Are preserved. Psa. 76 : 9. 

Are exalted. Psa. 147 : 6. 

Are guided and taught. Psa. 25 : 9. 

Are richly provided for. Psa. 22 «. 26. 

Are beautified with salvation. Psa. 149f : 4. 

Increase their joy. Isa.'29 : 19. 

Shall inherit the earth. Psa. 37 : 11. 
The gospel to be preached to those who 

possess. Isa. Gl : 1. 



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Blessedness of. Mat. 5 : 5. 

Exemplified. Moses, Num. 12 : 3. David, 

■2 Sam. 16 : 9—12. Paul, 1 The. 2 : 7. 
No. 182. MERCY. 
After the example of God. Luke 6 : 36. 
Enjoined. Hos. 12 : 6. Col. 3 : 12. 
To be engraved on the heart. Pro. 3 : 3. 
Characteristic of saints. Psa. 37 : 26. Isa. 

57 : 1. 
Should be shown 

With cheerfulness. Rom. 12 :8. 

To our brethren. Zee. 7 : 9. 

To the poor. Pro. 14 : 31. Dan. 4 : 27. 

To animals. Pro. 12 : 10. 
Upholds the throne of kings. Pro. 20 : 28. 
Beneficial to those who exercise. Pro. 11 : 17. 
Blessedness of showing. Pro. 14 : 21. Mat. 

5 :7. 
Hypoi.Tites devoid of. Mat. 23 : 23. 
Denunciations against those devoid of. Hos. 

4:1,3. Jas. 2:13. 

No. 183. MERCY OF GOD, THE. 
Is part of his character. Exo. 34 : 6, 7. Psa- 

62 : 12. Jon. 4 : 2. 2 Cor. 1 : 3. 
Described as 

Great. Num. 14 : 18. Isa. 54 : 7. 

Rich. Eph. 2 : 4. 

Manifold. Neh. 9 : 27. Lam. 3 : 32. 

Plenteous. Psa. 86 : 5, 15. Psa. 103 : 8. 

Abundant. 1 Pet. 1 : 3. 

Sure. Isa. 55 : 3 Mic. 7 : 20. 

Everlasting. 1 Chr. 16 : 34. Psa. 89 : 28. 

Tender. Psa 25 : 6. Luke 1 : 78. 

New every morning. Lam. 3 : 23. 

High as heaven. Psa. 36 : 6, Psa. 103 : 11. 

Filling the earth. Psa 119 : 64. 

Over all his works. Psa. 145 : 9. 
Is his delight. Mic. 7 : 18. 
Manifested 

In the sending of Christ. Luke 1 : 78, 

In salvation Tit. 3 : 5. 

In long-suftering. Lam. 3 : 22. Dan. 9 : 9. 

To his people. Deu. 32 : 43. 1 Kin. 8 : 23. 

To them that fear him. Psa. 103 : 17. Luke 

1 : 60. 

To returning backsliders. Jer. 3 : 12. Joel 

2 : 13. 

To repentant sinners. Pro. 28 : 13. Isa. 

55 : 7. 
To thfe afflicted. Isa. 49 : 13. Isa. 54 : 7. 
To the fatherless. Hos. 14 : 3. 
To whom he will. Hos. i : 23, with Rom. 

9 : 15, 18. 
With everlasting kindness. Isa. 54 : 8. 
A ground of hope. Psa. 130 : 7. Psa. 147 : 11. 
A ground of tmst. Psa. 52 : 8. 
Should be 
Sought for ourselves. Psa. 6 : 2. 
Sought for others. Gal. 6 : 16. 1 Tim. 1 :2. 

2 Tim 1 : 18. 
Pleaded in prayer. Psa. 6 : 4. Psa. 25 : 6 

Psa 51 : 1. 
Rejoiced in. Psa. 31 : 7. 



Magnified. 1 Chr. 16 : 34. Psa. 115 : 1. 
Psa. 118 : 1—4, 29. Jer. 33 : 11. 
Typified. Mercy-seat, Exo. 25 : 17. 
Exemplified. Lot, Gen. 19 : 16, 19. Epa- 

phroditus, Phi. 2 : 27. Paul, 1 Tim. 1 : 13. 

No. 184. MINISTERS. 

Called by God. Exo. 28 : 1, with Heb. 5 : 4. 
Qualified by God. 2 Cor. 3 : 5, 6. 
Commissioned by Christ. Mat. 28 : 19. 
Sent by the Holy Ghost. Acts 13 : 2, 4. 
Have authority from God. 2 Cor. 10 : 8. 

2 Cor. 13 : 10. 
Authority of, is for edification. 2 Cor. 10 : 8. 

2 Cor. 13 : 10. 
Separated unto the gospel. Rom. 1:1. 
Entrusted with the gospel. 1 The. 2 : 4. 
Described as 

Ambassadors for Christ. 2 Cor. 5 : 20. 

Ministers of Christ. 1 Cor. 4 : 1. 

Stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Cor. 
4 : 1. 

Defenders of the faith. Phi. 1 : 7. 
Specially protected by God. 2 Cor. 1 : 10. 
Necessity for. Rom. 10 : 14. 
Excellency of. Rom. 10 : 15. 
Labours of, vain, without God's blessing. 

1 Cor. 3:7. 1 Cor. 15 : 10. 
Compared to earthen vessels. 2 Cor. 4 : 7. 
Should be 

Pure. Isa. 52 : 11. 1 Tim. 3 : 9. 

Holy. Lev. 21 : 6. Tit. 1 : 8. 

Humble. Acts 20 : 19. 

Patient. 2 Cor 6 : 4. 2 Tim. 2 : 24. 

Blameless. 1 Tim. 3 : 2. Tit. 1 : 7. 

Willing. Isa. 6:8. 1 Pet. 5 : 2. 

Disinterested. 2 Cor. 12 : 14. 1 The. 2 : 6. 

Impartial. 1 Tim. 6 : 21. 

Gentle. 1 The. 2:7. 2 Tim. 2 : 24. 

Devoted. Acts 20 : 24. Phi. 1 : 20, 21. 

Strong in grace. 2 Tim. 2 : 1. 

Self-denying. 1 Cor. 9 : 27. 

Sober, just and temperate. Tit. 1 : 8. 

Hospitable. 1 Tim. 3 : 2. Tit. 1 : 8. 

Apt to teach. 1 Tim. 3:2. 2 Tim. 2 : 24. 

Studious and meditative. 1 Tim. 4 : 13, 15. 

Watchful. 2 Tim. 4 : 5. 

Prayerful. Eph. 3 : 14. Phi. 1 : 4. 

Strict in ruling their own families. 1 Tim. 
3 : 4, 12 

Affectionate to their people. Phi. 1 : 7. 
1 The. 2 :8, 11. 

Ensamples to the flock. Phi. 3 : 17. 2 The. 
3:9. 1 Tim. 4:12. 1 Pet. 5 : 3. 
Should not ee 

Lords over God's heritage. 1 Pet. 6 : 3. 

Greedy of filthy lucre. Acts 20 : 33. 1 Tim. 
3 : 3, S. 1 Pet. 5 : 2 

Contentious. 1 Tim. 3 : 3. Tit. 1 : 7. 

Crafty. 2 Cor. 4 : 2. 

Men-pleasers. Gal. 1 : 10. 1 The. 2 : 4. 

Easily dispirited. 2 Cor. 4 : 8, 9. 2 Cor. 6 : 10. 

Entangled bycares Luke 9 : 60 2 Tim. 2 : 4. 

Given to wine. 1 Tim. 3 : 3. Tit. 1 : 7. 



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Should seek the salvation of their flock. 

1 Cor. 10 : 33. 
Should avoid giving unnecessary oftence- 

1 Cor. 10 : 32, 33. 2 Cor. 6 : 3. 

Should make full proof of their ministry. 

2 Tim. 4 : 5. 
Are bound, to 

Preach the gospel to all. Mar. 16 : 15. 

1 Cor. 1 : 17. 
Feed the Church. Jer. 3 : 15. Jno. 21 : 

16—17. Acts 20 : 28. 1 Pet. 5 : 2, 
Build up the Church. 2 Cor. 12 : 19. 

Eph. 4 : 12. 
Watch for souls. Heb. 13 : 17. 
Pray for their people. Joel 2 : 17. Col. 1 : 9. 
Strengthen the faith of their people. 

Luke 22 : 32. Acts 14 : 22. 
Teach. 2 Tim. 2 : 2. 
Exhort. Tit. 1 : 9. Tit. 2:15. 
Warn aflectionately. Acts 20 : 31. 
Rebuke. Tit. 1 : 13. Tit. 2 : 15. 
Comfort. 2 Cor. 1 : 4—6. 
Convince gainsayers. Tit. 1 : 9. 
War a good warfare. 1 Tim. 1 : 18. 2 Tim. 

4:7. 
Endure hardness. 2 Tim. 2 : 3. 
Should preach 
Christ crucified. Acts 8 : 5, 35. 1 Cor. 2 : 2. 
Repentance and faith. Acts 20 : 21. 
According to theoracles of God. 1 Pet. 4 : 11. 
Everywhere. Mar. 16 : 20. Acts 8 : 4. 
Not with enticing words of man's wisdom. 

1 Cor. 1 : 17. 1 Cor. 2:1,4. 

Not setting forth themselves. 2 Cor. 4 : 5. 
Without deceitfulness. 2 Cor. 2 : 17. 

2 Cor. 4:2. 1 The. 2 : 3, 5. 

Fully, and without reserve. Acts 5 : 20. 

Acts 20 : 20, 27. Rom. 15 : 19. 
With boldness. Isa. 58 : 1. Eze. 2 : 6. 

Mat. 10 : 27, 28. 
With plainness of speech. 2 Cor. 3 : 12. 
With zeal. 1 The. 2 : 8. 
With constancy. Acts 6:4. 2 Tim. 4 : 2. 
With consistency. 2 Cor. 1 : 18, 19. 
With heedfulness. 1 Tim. 4 : 16. 
With good will and love. Phi. 1 : 15—17. 
Without charge, if possible. 1 Cor. 9 : 18. 

1 The. 2 : 9. 
Woe to those, who do not preach the gospel. 

1 Cor. 9 : 16. 
When faithful 
Approve themselves as the ministers of 

God. 2 Cor. 6 : 4. 
Thank God for his gifts to their people. 

1 Cor. 1 : 4. Phi. 1:3. 1 The. 3:9. 
Glory in their people. 2 Cor. 7 : 4. 
Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their 

people. 1 The. 2 : 19, 20. 1 The. 3 : 6—9. 
Commend themselves to the consciences 

of men. 2 Cor. 4 : 2. 
Are rewarded. Mat. 24 : 47. 1 Pet. 5 : 4. 
When unfaithful 
Described. Isa. 56 : 10—12. Tit. 1 : 10, 11. 
Deal treacherously with their people. 

Jno. 10 : 12. 



Delude men. Jer. 6 : 14. 

Seek gain. Mic. 3:11. 2 Pet. 2 : 3. 

Shall be punished. Eze. 33 : 6— 8. Mat. 

24 : 48—51. 
Their people are bound, to 
Regard them as God's messengers. 1 Cor. 

4 : 1. Gal. 4 : 14. 
Attend to their instructions. JMal. 2 : 7. 

Mat. 23 : 3. 
Follow their holy example. 1 Cor. 11:1. 

Phi. 3 : 17. 
Imitate their faith. Heb. 13 : 7. 
Hold them in reputation. Phi. 2 : 29. 

1 The. 5 : 13. 1 Tim. 5 : 17. 
Love them. 2 Cor. 8:7. 1 The 3 : 6. 
Pray for them. Rom. 15 : 30. 2 Cor. 1:11. 

Eph. 6 : 19. Heb. 13 : 18. 
Obey them. 1 Cor. 16 : 16. Heb. 13 : 17. 
Give them joy. 2 Cor. 1 : 14. 2 Cor. 2 : 3. 
Help them. Rom. 16 : 9. Phi. 4 : 3. 
Support them. 2 Chr. 31 ; 4. 1 Cor. 9 : 

7—11. Gal. 6 : 6. 
Pray for the increase of Mat. 9 : 38. 
Faithful— Exemplified. The Eleven Apostles, 
Mat. 28 : 16—19. The Seventy, Luke lo': 1, 
17. Matthias, Acts 1 : 26. Pkilip, Acts 8 : 
5. Bwt-nahas, Acts 11 : 23. Simeon, ^-c. 
Acts 13 : 1. Paul, Acts 28 : 31. Tychicus, 
Eph. 6 : 21. Timothy, Phi. 2 : 22. Epaphro- 
ditus, Phi. 2 : 25. Archippus, CoL 4 : 17. 
Titus, Tit. 1:5. 

No. 185. MIRACLES. 

Power of God necessary to. Jno. 3 : 2. 
Described as 

Marvellous things. Psa. 78 : 12. 

Marvellous works. Isa. 29 : 14. Psa. 105 : 5. 

Signs and wonders. Jer. 32 : 21. Jno. 4 : 
48. 2 Cor. 12 : 12. 
Manifest 

The glory of God. Jno. 11:4. 

The glory of Christ. Jno. 2 : 11. Jno. 11 : 4. 

The works of God. Jno. 9:3. 
Were evidences of a divine commission. 

Exo. 4 : 1—5. Mar. 16 : 20. 
The Messiah was expected to perform. Mat. 

11:2,3. Jno. 7:31. 
Jesus was proved to be the Messiah by. 

Mat. 11 : 4—6. Jno. 5 : 36. Acts 2 : 22. 
Jesus was followed on account of Mat. 4 : 

23—25. Jno. 6 : 2, 26. 
A gift of the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 12 : 10. 
Were performed 

By the power of God. Acts 14 : 3. Acts 
15:12. Acts 19: 11. 

By the power of Christ. Mat. 10 : 1. 

By the power of the Holy Ghost. Mat. 
12 : 28. Rom. 15 : 19. 

In the name of Christ. Mar. 16 : 17. Acts 
3 : 16. Acts 4 : 30. 
First preaching of the gospel confirmed by. 

Mar. 16 : 20. Heb. 2:4. 
They who wrought, disclaimed all power 

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Should produce faith. Jno. 2 : 23. Jno. 20 : 

30 : 31. 
Should produce obedience. Deu. 11 : 1 — 3. 

Deu. 29 : 2, 3, 9. 
Instrumental to the early propagation of the 

gospel. Acts 8 : 6. Rom. 16 : 18, 19. 
Faith RE(iuiRED in 

Those, who performed. Mat. 17 : 20. Mat. 
21 : 21. Jno. 14 : 12. Acts 3 : 16. Acts 6 : 8. 

Those for whom they were performed. 

Mat. 9 : 28. Mar. 9 : 22—24. Acts 14 : 9. 

Should be remembered. 1 Chr. 16 : 12. Psa. 

105 : 5. 
Should be told to future generations. Exo. 

10 : 2. Jud. 6 : 13. 
Insufficient, of themselves, to produce con 

version. Luke 16 : 31. 
The wicked 

Desire to see. Luke 11 : 29. Luke 23 

Often acknowledge. Jno. 11 :47. Acts 4:16. 

Do not understand. Psa. 106 : 7. 

Do not consider. Mar. 6 : 62. 

Forget. Neh. 9 : 17. Psa. 78 : 11. 

Proof against. Num. 14 : 22. Jno. 12 : 37, 
Guilt of rejecting the evidence aflbrded by. 

Mat. 11 : 20—24. Jno. 15 : 24. 

No. 186. MIRACLES OF CHRIST, 
THE. 
Water turned into wine. Jno. 2 : 6—10. 
Nobleman's son healed. Jno. 4 : 46 — 53. 
Centurion's servant healed. Mat. 8 : 5—13. 
Draughts of fishes. Luke 6 : 4— 6. Jno. 21 :6 
Devils cast out. Mat. 8 : 23—32. Mat. 9 : 
- 32, 33. Mat. 16 : 22-28. Mat. 17 : 14—18. 
Peter's wife's mother healed. Mat. 8 : 14, 15. 
Lepers cleansed. Mat. 8 : 3. Luke 17 : 14 
Paralytic healed. Mar. 2 : 3— 12. 
"Withered hand restored. Mat. 12 : 10—13. 
Impotent man healed. Jno. 6 : 5 — 9. 
The dead raised to life. Mat. 9 : 18, 19, 23— 

25. Luke 7 : 12—15. Jno. 11 : 11—44. 
Issue of blood stopped. Mat. 9 : 20—22. 
The blind restored to sight. Mat. 9 : 27—30. 

Mar. 8 : 22—25. Jno. 9 : 1—7. 
The deaf and dumb cured. Mar. 7 : 32—35. 
The multitude fed. Mat. 14 : 15—21. Mat. 

15 : 32—33. 
His walking on the sea. Mat. 14 : 25—27. 
Peter walking on tlae sea. Mat. 14 : 29. 
Tempest stilled. Mat. 8 : 23—26. Mat. 14 : 32. 
Sudden arrival of the ship. Jno. 6 : 21. 
Tribute-money. Mat. 17 : 27. 
Woman healed of infirmity. Luke 13 : 

11—13. 
Dropsy cured. Luke 14 : 2 — 4. 
Fig-tree blighted. Mat. 21 : 19. 
Malchus healed. Luke 22 : 60, 51. 
Performed before the messengers of John. 

Luke 7 :21,22. 
Many and divers diseases healed. Mat. 4 : 

23, 24. Mat. 14 : 14. Mat. 15 : 30. Mar. 

1 : 34. Luke 6 : 17—19. 
His resurrection. Luke 24 : 6, with Jno. 

10 : 18. 



His appearance to his disciples, the doors 

being shut. Jno. 20 : 19. 
No. 187. MIRACLES WROUGHT 
THROUGH SERVANTS OF GOD. 

Moses and Aaron : 

Rod turned into a serpent. Exo. 4 : 3. 
Exo. 7 : 10. 

Rod restored. Exo. 4 : 4. 

Hand made leprous. Exo. 4 : 6. 

Hand healed. Exo. 4:7. 

Water turned into blood. Exo. 4 : 9, 30. 

River turned into blood. Exo. 7 : 20. 

Frogs brought. Exo. 8 : 6. 

Frogs removed. Exo. 8 : 13. 

Lice brought. Exo. 8 : 17. 

Fhes brought. Exo. 8 : 21—24. 

Flies removed. Exo. 8 : 31. 

Murrain of beasts. Exo. 9 : 3 — 6. 

Boils and blains brought. Exo. 9 : 10, 11. 

Hail brought. Exo. 9 : 23. 

Hail removed. Exo. 9 : 33. 

Locusts brought. Exo. 10 : 13. 

Locusts removed. Exo. 10 : 19. 

Darkness brought. Exo. 10 : 22. 

The first-born destroyed. Exo. 12 : 29. 

The red-sea divided. Exo. 14 ; 21, 22. 

Egyptians overwhelmed. Exo. 14 : 26 — 28. 

Water sweetened. Exo. 15 : 25. 

Water from rock in Horeb. Exo. 17 : 6. 

Amalek vanquished. Exo. 17 : 11 — 13. 

Destruction of Korah. Num. 16 : 28—32. 

Water from rock in Kadesh. Num. 20 : 11. 

Healing by brazen serpent. Num. 21 : 
8,9. 
Joshua : 

Waters of Jordan divided. Jos. 3 : 10 — 17. 

Jordan restored to its course. Jos. 4 : 18. 

Jericho taken. Jos. 6 : 6 — 20. 

The sun and moon stayed. Jos. 10 : 12 — 14. 

Midianites destroyed. Jud. 7 : 16-^22. 
Samson : 

A lion killed. Jud. 14 : 6. 

Philistines killed. Jud. 14 : 19. Jud. 15 : 15. 

The gates of Gaza carried away. Jud. 

16 : 3. 
Dagon's house pulled down. Jud. 16 : 30. 
Samuel : • 
Thunder and rain in harvest. 1 Sam. 
12 : 18. 
The prophet of judah : 
Jeroboam's hand withered. 1 Kin. 13 : 4. 
The altar rent. 1 Kin. 13 : 6. 
The withered hand restored. 1 Kin. 13 : 6. 
Elijah : 
Drought caused. 1 Kin. 17 : 1. Jas. 5 : 17. 
Meal and oil multiplied. 1 Kin. 17 : 14—16. 
A child restored to life. 1 Kin. 17 : 22, 23. 
Sacrifice consumed by fire. 1 Kin. 18:36, 38. 
Men destroyed by fire. 2 Kin. 1 : 10—12. 
Rain brought. 1 Kin. 18 : 41—46. Jas. 5 : 18. 
Waters of Jordan divided. 2 Kin. 2 : 8. 
Elisha : 
Waters of Jordan divided. 2 Kin. 2 : 14. 
Waters healed. 2 Kin. 2 : 21 , -22. 



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Children torn by bears. 2 Kin. 2 : 24. 

Oil multiplied. 2 Kin, 4 : 1—7. 

Child restored to life. 2 Kin. 4 : 32—35. 

Naaman healed. 2 Kin. 6 : 10, 14. 

Gehazi struck with leprosy. 2 Kin. 5 : 27, 

Iron caused to swim. 2 Kin 6 : 6. 

Syrians smitten with blindness. 2 Kin. 6 :18, 

Syrians restored to sight. 2 Kin. 6 : 20. 

A man restored to life. 2 Kin. 13 : 21. 
Isaiah : 

Hezekiah healed. 2 Kin. 20 : 7. 

Shadow put back on the dial. 2 Kin. 20 : 11, 
The seventy disciples : 

Various miracles. Luke 10 : 9, 17. 
The apostles, &c. 

Many miracles. Acts 2 : 43. Acts 5 : 12. 
Peter : 

Lame man cured. Acts 3 : 7. 

Death of Ananias. Acts 5 : 6, 

Death of Sapphira. Acts 5 : 10. 

The sick healed. Acts 5 : 15, 16. 

Eneas made whole. Acts 9 : 34. 

Dorcas restored to life. Acts 9 : 40. 
Stephen : 

Great miracles. Acts 6 : 8. 
Philip : 

Various miracles. Acts 8 : 6, 7, 13. 
Paul : 

Elymas smitten with blindness. Acts 13 : 
11. 

Lame man cured. Acts 14 : 10. 

An unclean spirit cast out. Acts 16 : 18. 

Special miracles. Acts 19 : 11, 12. 

Eutychus restored to life. Acts 20 : 10—12. 

Viper's bite made harmless. Acts 28 : 5. 

Father of Publius healed. Acts 28 : 8. 
Paul and Barnabas ; 

Various miracles. Acts 14 : 3. 

No. 188. MIRACLES THROUGH 
EVIL AGENTS. 

Performed through the power of the devil. 

2 The. 2:9. Rev. 16 : 14. 
Wrought 

In support of false religions. Deu. 13 : 1, 2. 

By false christs. Mat. 24 : 24. 

By false prophets. Mat. 24 : 24. Rev. 19 : 20. 
A mark of the Apostacy. 2 The. 2:3, 9. 

Eev. 13 : 13. 
Not to be regarded. Deu. 13 : 3. 
Deceive the ungodly. 2 The. 2 : 10—12. Rev. 

13 : 14 Rev. 19 : 20. 
Exemplified. Magicians of Egypt, Exo. 7 : 

11, 22. Exo. 8 : 7. Witch of Endor. 1 

Sam. 28 : 7—14. Simon Magus, Acts 8 : 

9—11. 

No. 189. MIRACULOUS GIFTS OF 

THE HOLY GHOST. 

Foretold. Isa. 35 : 4—6. Joel 2 : 28, 29. 
Of difierent kinds. 1 Cor. 12 : 4—6. 
Enumerated. 1 Cor. 12 :8— 10, 28. 
Christ was endued with. Mat. 12 : 28. 



Poured out on the day of Pentecost. Acts 

2 : 1—4. 
Communicated 
Upon the preaching of the gospel. Acts 

10 : 44—46. 
By the laying on of the Apostles' hands 

Acts 8 : 17, 18. Acts 19 : 6. 
For the confirmation of the gospel. Mar. 
16 : 20. Acts 14 : 3. Rom. 15 : 19. Heb. 
2 : 4. 
For the edification of the Church. 1 Cor 
12 : 7. 1 Cor. 14 : 12, 13. 
Dispensed, according to his sovereign will 

1 Cor. 12 : 11. 
Were to be sought after. 1 Cor. 12 : 31. 

1 Cor. 14 : 1. 

Temporary nature of. i Cor. 13 : 8. 
Were not to be 

Neglected. 1 Tim. 4 : 14. 2 Tim. 1 : 6. 

Despised. 1 The. 5 : 20. 

Purchased. Acts 8 : 20. 
Might be possessed without saving grace. 

Mat. 7 :22, 23. 1 Cor. 13 : 1, 2. 
Counterfeited by Antichrist. Mat. 24 : 24. 

2 The. 2 : 9. Rev. 13 : 13, 14. 

No. 190. MISSIONARY-WORK BY 
MINISTERS. 

Commanded. Mat 28 : 19. Mar. 16 : 15. 
Warranted by predictions concerning the 

Heathen, &c. Isa. 42 : 10—12. Isa. 66 : 19. 
Is according to the purpose of God. Luke 

24 : 4G, 47. Gal. 1 : 15, 16. Col. 1 : 25—27. 
Directed by the Holy Ghost. Acts 13:2. 
Required. Luke 10 : 2. Rom. 10 : 14, 15. 
The Holy Ghost calls to. Acts 13 : 2. 
Christ engaged in. Mat 4 : 17, 23. Mat. 11 : 

I. Mar. 1 : 38, 39. Luke 8 : 1. 

Christ sent his disciples to labour in. Mar. 

3 : 14. Mar. 6 : 7. 

Obligations to engage in. Acts 4:19, 20. 

Rom. 1 : 13—15. 1 Cor. 9 : 16. 
Excellency of. Isa. 52 : 7, Avith Rom. 10 • lo. 
Worldly concerns should not delay. Luke 

9 : 69—62. 
God qualifies for. Exo. 3 : 11, 18. Exo. 4 : 

II, 12, 15. 

God strengthens for. Jer. 1 : 7 — 9. 

Guilt and danger of shrinking from. Jon. 

1 : 3, 4. 
Requires wisdom and meekness. Mat. 10 : 16. 
Be ready to engage in. Isa. 6 : 8. 
Aid those engaged in. 2 Cor. 11 : 9. 3 Jno. 

6—8. 
Harmony should subsist amongst those en- 
gaged in. Gal. 2 : 9. 
Success of. 

To be prayed for. Eph. 6 : 18, 19. Col. 4 : 3. 

A cause of joy. Acts 15 : 3. 

A cause of praise. Acts 11 : 18. Acts 21 : 
19, 20. 
No limits to the sphere of. Mar. 16 : 15. 

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Opportunities for, not to be neglected. 1 Cor. 

16 :9. 
Exemplified. Levites, 2 Chr. 17 : 8, 9. Jonah, 

Jon. 3 :2. The Seventy, Luke 10 : 1, 17. 

Apostles, Mar. 6 : 12. Acts 13 : 2—5. Philip. 

Acts 8 : 5. Paul, <^c. Acts 13 : 2—4. Silas, 

Acts 15 : 40, 41. Timotheus, Acts 16 : 3. 

Noah, 2 Pet. 2 : 5. 

No. 191. MISSIONARIES, ALL 
CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE AS. 

After the example of Christ. Acts 10 : 38. 
Women and children, as well as men. Psa. 
8 : 2. Pro. 31 : 26. Mat. 21 : 15, 16. Phi. 

4 : 3. 1 Tim. 5 : 10. Tit. 2 : 3—5. 1 Pet. 3 : 1. 
The zeal of idolaters should provoke to. 

Jer. 7 : 18. 
The zeal of hypocrites should provoke to. 

Mat. 23 : 15. 
An imperative duty. Jud. 5 : 23. Luke 19 : 40. 
The principle on which. 2 Cor. 6 : 14, 15. 
However weak they may be. 1 Cor. 1 : 27. 
From their calling as saints. Exo. 19 : 6. 

1 Pet. 2 : 9. 

As faithful stewards. 1 Pet. 4 : 10, 11. 

In youth. Psa. 71 : 17. Psa. 148 : 12, 13. 

In old age. Deu. 32 : 7. Psa. 71 : IS. 

In the family. Deu. 6 : 7. Psa. 78 : 5—8. 

Isa. 38 : 19. 1 Cor. 7 : 16. 
In their intercourse with the world. Mat. 

5 : 16. Phi. 2 : 15, 16. 1 Pet. 2 : 12. 

In first giving their own selves to the Lord. 

2 Cor. 8 : 5. 

In declaring what God has done for them. 

Psa. 66 : 16. Psa. 116 : 16—19. 
In hating life for Christ. Luke 14 : 26. 
In openly confessing Christ. Mat. 10 : 32. 
In following Christ. Luke 14 : 27. Luke 

18 : 22. 
In preferring Christ above all relations. 

Luke 14 : 26. 
In joyfully suffering for Christ. Heb. 10 :34. 
In forsaking all for Christ. Luke 5:11. 
In a holy example. Mat. 5 : 16. Phi. 2 : 15. 

1 The. 1 : 7. 
In holy conduct. 1 Pet. 2 : 12. 
In holy boldness. Psa. 119 : 46. 
In dedicating themselves to the service of 

God. Jos. 24 : 15. Psa. 27 : 4. 
In devoting all property to God. 1 Chr. 29 : 

2,3, 14, 16. Ecc. 11 : 1. Mat. 6 : 19, 20. 

Mar. 12 : 44. Luke 12 : 33. Luke 18 : 22, 

28. Acts 2 : 45. Acts 4 : 32-34. 
In holy conversation. Psa. 37 : 30, with Pro. 

10:3L Pro. 15:7. Eph. 4 : 29. Col. 4 : 6. 
In talking of God and his works. Psa. 71 : 

24. Psa. 77 : 12. Psa. 119 : 27. Psa. 145 : 

11,12. 
In showing forth God's praises. Isa. 43 : 21. 
In inviting others to embrace the gospel. 

Psa. 34 : 8 Isa. 2 : 3. Jno. 1 : 46. Jno. 4 : 29. 
In seeking the edification of others. Rom. 

14 : 19. Horn. 15 : 2. 1 The. 5 : 11. 



In admonishing others. 1 The. 5 : 14. 2 The. 

3 : 15. 
Jn reproving others. Lev. 19 : 17. Eph. 5 : 11. 
In teaching and exhorting. Psa. 34 : 11. Psa. 

51 : 13. Col. 3 : 16. Heb. 3 : 13. Heb. 10 :25. 
In interceding for others. Col. 4 : 3. Heb. 

13 : 18. Jas. 5 : 16. 
In aiding ministers in their labours. Rom. 

16 : 3, 9. 2 Cor. 11:9. Phi. 4 : 14—16. 

3 Jno. 6. 

In giving a reason for their faith. Exo. 12 : 
26, 27. Deu. 6 : 20, 21. 1 Pet. 3 : 15. 

In encouraging the weak. Isa. 35 : 3, 4. 
Rom. 14 : 1. Rom. 15:1. 1 The. 5 : 14. 

In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, 
&c. Lev. 25 : 35. Psa. 112 : 9, with 2 Cor 
9 : 9. Mat. 25 :36. Acts 20 : 35. Jas. 1 : 27.. 

With a willing heart. Exo. 35 : 29. 1 Chr. 
29 : 9, 14. 

With a superabundant liberality. Exo. 36 : 
5—7. 2 Cor 8 : 3. 

Encouragement to. Pro. 11 : 25, 30. 1 Cor. 

1 : 27. Jas. 5 : 19, 20. 
Blessedness of. Dan. 12 : 3. 
Illustrated. Mat. 25 : 14. Luke 19 : 13, &c. &c. 
Exemplified. Hannah, 1 Sam. 2 : 1—10. 

Captive maid, 2 Kin. 5 : 3. Chief of the 
Fathers, ^c. Ezr. 1 : 5. Shadrach, ^c. 
Dan. 3. 16 — 18. Restored Demoniac, Mar. 
6 : 20. Shepherds, Luke 2 : 17. ^nna, 
Luke 2 : 38. Joanna, 4'c. Luke 8 : 3. 
Leper, Luke 17 : 15. Disciples, Luke 19 : 
37, 38. Centurion, Luke 23 : 47. Andrew, 
Jno. 1 : 41, 42. Philip, Jno. 1 : 46. Woman 
of Samaria, Jno. 4 : 29. Barnabas, Acts 

4 : 36, 37. Persecuted Saints, Acts 8 : 4. 
Acts 11 : 19, 20. ^polios. Acts, 18 : 25. 
Aquila, ^c. Acts 18 : 26. Vatious indivi- 
duals, Rom. Chap. 16th. Onesiphorus, 

2 Tim. 1 : 16. Philemon, Phile. 1—6. 

No. 192. MURDER. 
Forbidden. Exo. 20 : 13, with Rom. 13 : 9, 
Explained by Christ. Mat. 6 : 21, 22. 
Hatred is. 1 Jno 3 : 15. 

a work of the flesh. Gal. 5 : 21. 
Comes from the heart. Mat. 15 ; 19. 
Defiles the 

Hands. Isa. 69 : 3. 

Person and garments. Lam. 4 : 13, 14. 

Land. Num. 35 : 33. Psa. 106 : 38. 
Not concealed from God. Isa 26 : 21. Jer. 

:34. 

Cries for vengeance. Gen. 4 : 10 
God 

Abominates. Pro. 6 : 16, 17. 

Makes inquisition for. Psa. 9 : 12. 

Will avenge. Deu. 32 : 43. Hos. 1 : 4. 

Requires blood for. Gen. 9 : 5. Num. 35 : 
33. 1 Kin. 2 : 32. 

Rejects the prayers of those guilty of Isa. 
1 : 15. Isa. 59 : 2, 3. 

Curses those guilty of Gen. 4: 11. 

The law made to restrain. 1 Tim. 1 : 9. 



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Saints 
Specially warned against. 1 Pet. 4 : 15. 
Deprecate the guilt of. Psa. 61 : 14. 
Should warn others against. Gen 37 :22. 
Jer. 26 : 15. 

Connected with idolatry. Eze. 22 : 3, 4. 

The wicked 
Filled with. Rom. I ; 29. 
Devise. Gen. 27 : 41. Gen. 37 : 18. 
Intent on. Jer. 22 : 17. 
Lie in wait to commit. Psa. 10 : 8—10. 
Swift to commit. Pro. 1 : 16. Rom. 3 : 15. 
Perpetrate. Job 24: 14. Eze. 22 : 3. 
Have hands full of. Isa. 1 : 15. 
Encourage others to commit. Pro. 1 : II. 

Characteristic of the devil. Jno. 8 : 44. 

Punishment of. Gen 4 : 12—15. Gen. 9 : 6. 
Num 33 : 30. Jer. 19 : 4—9. 

Punishment of, not commuted under the 
Law. Num 35 : 31. 

Of saints, specially avenged. Deu. 32 : 43. 
Mat. 23 : 35. Rev. 18 : 20, 24. 

Excludes from heaven. Gal. 5 : 21. Rev. 
22 : 15. 

Exemplified. Cain, Gen. 4 : 8. Esau, Gen. 
27 : 41. Joseph's brethren, Gen. 37 : 20. 
Pharaoh, Exo. 1 : 22. Jlbimelech, Jud 
9 : 5. Men of Shechem, Jud. 9 : 24. Amale 
kite, 2 Sam. 1 : 16. Rechab, ^c. 2 Sam. 4 
5 — 7. David, 2 Sam. 12 : 9. Absalom 
2 Sam. 13 : 29. Joab, 1 Kin. 2 : 31, 32. 
Baasha, 1 Kin. 15 : 27. Zimri, 1 Kin 
16 : 10. Jezebel, 1 Kin. 21 : 10. Elders of 
Jezreel, 1 Kin. 21 : 13. Ahab, 1 Kin. 21 
19. Hazael, 2 Kin. 8 : 12, 15. Adramme 
lech, ^c. 2 Kin. 19 : 37. Manasseh, 2 Kin 
21 : 16. Ishmael, Jer. 41 : 7. Princes of 
Israel, Eze 11:6. People of Gilead, Hos 
6 : 8. The Herods, Mat. 2 : 16. Mat 14 ; 10 
Acts 12 : 2 Herodias and her daughter. 
Mat 14 : 8—11. Chief Priests, Mat. 27 : 1 
Judas, Mat. 27 : 4. Barabbas, Mar. 15 : 7. 
Jews, Acts 7 : 62. 1 The. 2 : 15. 

No. 193. MURMURING. 

Forbidden. 1 Cor. 10 : 10. Phi. 2 : 14. 
Agai>-st 

God. Pro. 19 : 3. 

The sovereignty of God. Rom. 9 : 19, 20. 

The service of God. Mai 3 : 14. 

Christ. Jno. 6 : 41—43, 52. 

Ministers of God. Exo. 17 : 3. Num. 16 : 41. 

Disciples of Christ. Mar. 7 : 2. Luke 6 : 30. 
Unreasonableness of. Lam. 3 : 39. 
Tempts God. Exo 17 : 2. 
Provokes God Num. 14 : 2, 11. Deu. 9 : 8, 22 
Saints cease from Isa 29 : 23, 24. 
Characteristic of the wicked. Jude 16. 
Guilt of encouraging others in. Num. 13 : 

31— :33, with Num 14 : 36, 37. 
Punishment of Num. II : I. Num. 14 : 

27—29. Num 16 ; 45, 46. Psa 106 : : 25, 26. 
Illustrated. Mat 20 : II. Luke 15 : 29, 30. 
Exemplified. Cain, Gen. 4 : 13, 14. Moses, 

Exo. 5 : 22, 23. Israelites, Exo. 14 : 11. 



Num. 21 : 5. Aaron, ^c. Num. 12 : I, 2, 8. 
Korah, ^c Num. 16 : 3. Elijah, I Kin. 

19 : 4. Job, Job 3 : 1, &c. Jeremiah, Jer. 

20 : 14—18. Jonah, Jon. 4 : 8, 9. Disci- 
ples, Mar. 14 : 4, 5. Jno. 6 : 61. Pharisees. 
Luke 15:2. Luke 19 : 7. Jetvs, Jno. 6 : 
41—43. Grecians, Acts, 6 : 1. 

No. 194. NEW BIRTH, THE. 

The corruption of human nature requires. 

Jno. 3 : 6. Rom. 8 : 7, 8. 
None can enter heaven without. Jno. 3 : 3. 
Effected by 
God. Jno. I : 13. I Pet. 1 : 3. 
Christ. I Jno. 2 : 29. 
The Holy Ghost. Jno. 3 : 6. Tit. 3 : 5. 
Through the instrumentality of 
The word of God. Jas. 1:18. 1 Pet. I : 23. 
The resurrection of Christ. 1 Pet. I : 3. 
The ministry of the gospel. 1 Cor. 4 : 15. 
Is of the will of God. Jan. I : 18. 
Is of the mercy of God. Tit 3 : 6, 
Is for the glory of God. Isa. 43 : 7. 
Described as 
A new creation. 2 Cor. 6 : 17. Gal. 6 : 15. 

Eph. 2 : 10. 
Newness of life. Rom. 6 : 4. 
A spiritual resurrection. Rom. 6 : 4 — 6. 

Eph. 2:1,5. Col. 2 : 12. Col. 3 : 1. 
A new heart. Eze. 36 : 26. 
A new spirit. Eze. 11 : 19. Rom. 7 : 6. 
Putting on the new man. Eph. 4 : 24. 
The inward man Rom. 7 : 22. 2 Cor. 4 : 16. 
Circumcision of the heart. Deu. 30 : 6. 

with Rom 2 : 29. Col 2 : II. 
Partaking of the divine nature. 2 Pet. I : 4. 
The washing of regeneration. Tit 3 ; 5. 
All saints partake of, 1 Pet. 2 : 2. I Jno. 5 : I. 
Produces 
Likeness to God. Eph. 4 : 24 Col 3 : 10. 
Likeness to Christ. Rom. S : 29. 
Knowledge of God. Jer. 24 : 7. Col. 3 : 10. 
Hatred of Sin. 1 Jno. 3:9. I Jno. 5 : 18. 
Victory over the world. I Jno. 5 : 4. 
Delight in God's law. Rom. 7 : 22. 
Evidenced by 
Faith in Christ. 1 Jno. 5 : I. 
Pighteousness. I Jno. 2 : 29. 
Brotherly love. I Jno. 4 : 7. 
Connected with adoption. Isa. 43 : 6, 7. Jno. 

1 : 12, 13. 
The ignorant cavil at. Jno. 3 : 4. 
Manner of effecting — Illustrated. Jno. 3 : 8. 
Preserves from Satan's devices. I Jno 6 : 18. 

No. 195. OBEDIENCE TO GOD. 
Commanded. Deu. 13:4. 
Without faith, is impossible. Heb. II : 6. 
Includes 
Obeying his voice. Exo. 19 : 5. Jer. 7 : 23. 
Obeying his law. Deu. II : 27. Isa 42 : 24. 
Obeying Christ. Exo. 23 : 21. 2 Cor. 10 : 5. 
Obeying the gospel -Rom. 1 : 6. Rom. C : 

17. Rom. 10 :I6, 17. 
Keeping his commandments. Ecc. 12 : 13 
Submission to higher powers. Rom. 13 : 1. 



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Better than sacrifice. 1 Sam. Id : 22. 
Justification obtained by that of Christ. 

Rom. 6 : 19. 
Christ, an example of. Jno. 15 : 10. Phi. 2 : 

5—8. Heb 5 : 8. 
Angels engaged in. Psa. 103 : 20. 
A characteristic of saints. 1 Pet. 1 : 14. 
Saints elected to. 1 Pet. 1 : 2. 
Obligations to. Acts 4:19, 20. Acts 6 : 29, 
Exhortations to. Jer. 26 : 13. Jer. 38 : 20. 
Should be 

From the heart. Deu. 11 : 13. Rom. 6 : 17. 

With willingness. Psa. 18 : 44. Isa. 1 : 19. 

Unreserved. Jos. 22 : 2, 3. 

Undeviating. Deu. 28 : 14. 

Constant. Phi 2 : 12. 
Resolve upon. p:xo. 24 : 7. Jos. 24 : 24. 
Confess your failure in. Dan. 9 : 10. 
Prepare the heart for. 1 Sam. 7 : 3. Ezr. 7 : 10 
Pray to be taught. Psa. 119 : 3-5. Psa. 143 : 10 
Promises to. Exo. 23 : 22. 1 Sam. 12 : 14. Isa. 

I : 19. Jer. 7 : 23. 

To be universal in the latter days. Dan. 
7:27. 

Blessedness of. Deu. 11 : 27. Deu. 28 : 1— 
13. Luke 11 : 28 Jas. 1 : 25. 

The wicked refuse. Exo. 5 : 2. Neh. 9 : 17. 

Punishment of refusing. Deu. 11:28. Deu 
28 : 1.5—63. Jos. 6 : 6. Isa 1 : 20. 

Exemplified. Noah, Gen. 6 : 22. Mram, 
Gen. 12 : 1—4, with Heb. 11 : 8. Gen 22 : 
3, 12. Israelites, Exo. 12 : 28. Exo 24 : 7. 
Moses, Exo. 34 : 4. Caleb, ^c , Num. 32 : 
12. .;3sa, 1 Kin. 15 : 11. Elijah, I Kia. 17 : 
6. Hezekiah, 2 Kin. 18:6. Josiah, 2 Chr. 
35 : 26. David, Psa. 119 : 166. Zerubba- 
bet, 4>c. Hag. 1 : 12. Joseph, Mat. 1 : 24 
Wise men. Mat. 2 : 12. Zacharias, ^c 
Luke 1 : 6. Paul, Acts 26 : 19. Saints 
o/ Home, Rom. 16 : 19. 

No. 196. OFFENCE. 
Occasions of, must arise. Mat 18 : 7. 
Occasioning of, forbidden. 1 Cor. 10 : 32. 
Persecution, a cause of, to mere professors. 

Mat. 13 : 21. Mat. 24 : 10. 
The wicked take, at 

The low station of Christ. Mat. 13 : 64—57. 

Christ, as the corner-stone. Isa. 8 : 14, 
with 1 Pet. 2 : 8 

Christ, as the bread of life. Jno. 6 : 68—61. 

Christ crucified. 1 Cor. 1 : 23. Gal 5:11. 

The righteousnes of faith. Rom. 9 : 32. 

The necessity of inward purity. Mat. 15 : 
U, 12. 
Blessedness of not taking, at Christ. Mat. 

II :6. 

Saints warned against taking. Jno. 16 : 1. 
Saints should 
Be without. Phi. 1 : 10. 
Be cautious of giving. Psa. 73 : 15. Rom. 

14 : 13 1 Cor. 8 : 9. 
Have a conscience void of Acts 24 : 16. 
Cut oft" what causes, to themselves. Mat. 
5 : 29. 30. Mar. 9 : 43—47. 



j Not let their liberty occasion, to others 
1 Cor 8 : 9. 

Use self-denial rather than occasion. Rom. 
14 : 21. 1 Cor. 8 : 13. 

Avoid those who cause. Rom. 16 : 17. 

Reprove those who cause. Exo. 32 : 21. 
1 Sam. 2 : 24. 
Ministers should 

Be cautious of giving. 2 Cor. 6 : 3. 

Remove that wliich causes. Isa 57 : 14. 
All things that cause, shall be gathered out 

of Christ's kingdom. Mat. 13 : 41. 
Denunciation against those who cause. Mat. 

18:7. Mar. 9: 42. 
Punishment for occasioning. Eze. 44 : 12. 

Mai. 2 : 8, 9. Mat, 18:6. 
Exemplified. Aaron, Exo. 32 : 2—6. Ba- 
laam, 4-0. Num. 31 : 16, with Rev. 2 : 14 

Gideon, Jud. 8 : 27. Sons of Eli, 1 Sam. 

2 : 12—17. Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 12 : 26—30. 

Old Prophet, 1 Kin. 13 : 18—26. Priests, 

Mai. 2 : 8. Peter, Mat. 16 : 23. 

No. 197. OFFENCES AGAINST 

THE HOLY GHOST. 

Exhortations against. Eph. 4 : 30. 1 The. 

5 : 19. 
Exhibited in 

Tempting him. Acts 5 : 9. 

Vexing him. Isa. 63 : 10. 

Grieving him. Eph. 4 : 30. 

Quenching him. 1 The. 5 : 19. 

Lying to him. Acts 5 : 3, 4. 

Resisting him. Acts 7 : 51. 

Undervaluing his gifts. Acts 8 : 19, 20. 

Doing despite unto him. Heb 10 : 29. 

Disregarding his testimony. Neh, 9 : 30. 
Blasphemy against him, unpardonable. Mat. 

12:31,32. 1 Jno. 6:16. 
No. 198. PARABLES OF CHRIST, 
THE. 
Wise and foolish builders. Mat. 7 : 24 — 27. 
Children of the bride-chamber. Mat. 9 : 15. 
New cloth and old garment. Mat. 9 : 16. 
New wine and old bottles. Mat. 9 : 17. 
Unclean spirit. Mat 12 : 43. 
Sower. Mat 13 : 3, 18. Luke 8 : 5, 11. 
Tares. Mat 13 : 24—30, 36—43. 
Mustard-seed. Mat 13 : 31, 32. Luke 13 : 19. 
Leaven. Mat. 13 :33. 
Treasure hid in a field. Mat. 13 : 44. 
Pearl of great price. Mat. 13 : 45, 46. 
Net cast into the sea. Mat 13 : 47 — 50. 
Meats defiling not. Mat. 15 : 10—15. 
Unmerciful servant. Mat 18 : 23 — 35. 
Labourers hired. Mat 20 : 1—16. 
Two sons. Mat 21 : 28—32. 
Wicked husbandmen Mat. 21 : 33 — 45. 
Marriage-feast. Mat, 22 : 2—14. 
Fig-tree leafing. Mat 24 : 32 — 34. • 

Man of the house watching. Mat 24 : 43. 
Faithful, and evil servants Mat. 24 : 45—51. 
Ten virgins. Mat. 25 : 1—13. 
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Kingdom, divided against itself. Mar. 3 : 24. 
House, divided against itself. Mar. 3 : 25. 
Strong man armed. Mar. 3 : 27. Luke 11 : 21. 
Seed growing secretly. Mar. 4 : 26 — 29. 
Lighted candle. Mar. 4 : 21. Luke 11 : 33—36. 
Man taking a far journey. Mar. 13 : 34—37. 
Blind leading the blind. Luke 6 : 39. 
Beam and mote. Luke 6 : 41, 42. 
Tree and its fruit. Luke 6 : 43—45. 
Creditor and debtors. Luke 7 : 41 — 47. 
Good Samaritan. Luke 10 : 30—37. 
Importunate friend. Luke 11 : 5 — 9. 
Rich fool. Luke 12 : 16—21. 
Cloud and wind. Luke 12 : 54 — 57. 
Barren fig-tree. Luke 13 : 6—9. 
Men bidden to a feast. Luke 14 : 7 — 11. 
Builder of a tower. Luke 14 : 28—30, 33. 
King going to war. Luke 14 : 31—33. 
Savour of salt. Luke 14 : 34, 35. 
Lost sheep. Luke 15 : 3—7. 
Lost piece of silver. Luke 15 : 8 — 10. 
Prodigal son. Luke 15 : 11—32. 
Unjust steward. Luke 16 : 1 — 8. 
Rich man and Lazarus. Luke 16 : 19 — 31. 
Importunate widow. Luke 18 : 1 — 8. 
Pharisee and Publican. Luke 18 : 9 — 14. 
Pounds. Luke 19 : 12—27. 
Good Shepherd. Jno. 10 : 1—6. 
Vine and branches. Jno. 16 : 1 — 5. 

No. 199. PARDON. 
Promised. Isa. 1 : 18. Jer. 31 : 34, with 

Heb. 8 : 12. Jer. 50 : 20. 
None, without shedding of blood. Lev. 17 : 

11, with Heb. 9 : 22. 
Legal sacrifices, ineftectual for. Heb. 10 : 4. 
Outward purifications, ineflectual for. Job 

9 : 30, 31. Jer. 2 : 22. 
The blood of Christ, alone, is efficacious 

for. Zee. 13 : 1, with 1 Jno. 1 : 7. 

Is GRANTED 

By God alone. Dan. 9 : 9. Mar. 2 : 7. 
By Christ. Mar. 2 : 5. Luke 7 : 48. 
Through Christ. Luke 1 : 69, 77. Acts 5 : 

31. Acts 13 : 38. 
Through the blood of Christ. Mat. 26 : 28. 

Rom. 3 : 25. Col. 1 : 14. 
For the name's sake of Christ. 1 Jno. 

2 : 12. 
According to the riches of grace. Eph. 

1 : 7. 
On the exaltation of Christ. Acts 5 : 31. 
Freely. Isa. 43 : 25. 
Readily. Neh. 9 : 17. Psa. 86 : 5. 
Abundantly. Isa. 55 : 7. Rom. 5 : 20. 
To those who confess their sins. 2 Sam. 

12 : 13 Psa. 32 : 5. 1 Jno. 1 : 9. 
To those who repent. Acts 2 : 38. 
To those who beheve. Acts 10 : 43. 
Should be preached in the name of Christ. 

Luke 24 : 47. 
Exhibits the 
Compassion of God. Mic. 7 : IS, 19. 
Grace of God. Rom. 5 : 15, 16. 
Mercy of God. Exo. 34 : 7. Psa. 61 : 1. 



Goodness of God. 2 Chr. 30 : 18. Psa, 

86 : 5. 
Forbearance of God. Rom. 3 : 25. 
Loving-kindness of God. Psa. 61 : 1. 
Justice of God. 1 Jno. 1 : 9. 
Faithfulness of God. 1 Jno. 1 : 9. 
Expressed by 
Forgiving transgression. Psa. 32 : 1. 
Removing transgression. Psa. 103 : 12. 
Blotting out transgression. Isa. 44 : 22. 
Covering sin. Psa. 32 : 1. 
Blotting out sin. Acts 3 : 19. 
Casting sins into the sea. Mic. 7 : 19. 
Not imputing sin. Rom. 4 : 8. 
Not mentioning transgression. Eze. 18 :22. 
Remembering sins no more. Heb. 10 : 17. 
All saints enjoy. Col. 2 : 13. 1 Jno. 2 : 12. 
Blessedness of Psa. 32 : 1, with Rom. 4 : 7. 
Should lead to 
Returning to God. Isa. 44 : 22. 
Loving God. Luke 7 : 47. 
Fearing God. Psa. 130 : 4. 
Praising God. Psa. 103 : 2, 3. 
Ministers are appointed to proclaim. Isa. 

40 : 1,2. 2 Cor. 5 : 19. 
Pray for. 
For yourselves. Psa. 25 : 11, 18. Psa. 51 :1. 

Mat. 6 : 12. Luke 11:4. 
For others. Jas. 5 : 15. 1 Jno. 5 : 16. 
Encouragement to pray for. 2 Chr. 7 : 14. 
Withheld from 
The unforgiving. Mar. 11 : 26. Luke 6 : 37. 
The unbelieving. Jno. 8 : 21, 24. 
The impenitent. Luke 13 : 2—5. 
Blasphemers against the Holy Ghost. Ma;t. 

12 : 32. Mar. 3 : 28, 29. 
Apostates. Heb. 10 : 26, 27. 1 Jno. 5 : 16. 
Illustrated. Luke 7 : 42. Luke 15 : 20—24. 
Exemplified. Israelites, Num. 14 : 20. Da- 
vid, 2 Sam. 12 : 13. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 
33 : 13. Hezekiah, Isa. 38 : 17. The Para- 
lytic, Mat. 9 : 2. The Penitent, Luke 7 : 47. 
No. 200. PARENTS. 
Receive their children from God. Gen. 33 : 

5. 1 Sam. 1 : 27. Psa. 127 : 3. 
Their duty to their children is 
To love them. Tit. 2 : 4. 
To bring them to Christ. Mat. 19 : 13, 14. 
To train them up for God. Pro. 22 : 6. 

Eph. 6 : 4. 
To instruct them in God's word. Deu. 

4:9. Deu. 11:19. Isa. 38 : 19. 
To tell them of God's judgments. Joel 1 : 3. 
To tell them of the miraculous works of 

God. Exo. 10 : 2 Psa. 78 : 4. 
To command them to obey God. Deu. 32 : 

46. 1 Chr. 28 : 9. 
To bless them. Gen. 48 : 15. Heb. 11 : 20. 
To pity them. Psa. 103 : 13. 
To provide for them. Job 42 : 15. 2 Cor. 

12 : 14 1 Tim. 5:8.- 
To rule them 1 Tim. 3 : 4, 12. 
To correct them. Pro. 13 : 24. Pro. 19 : 
18. Pro. 23 : 13. Pro. 29 : 17. Heb. 12 : 7. 



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Not to provoke them. Eph. 6 : 4. Col. 3 : 21 
Not to make unholy connexions for them 
Gen 24 : 1—4. Gen :28 : 1, 2. 
Wicked children, a cause of grief to. Pro 

10:1. Pro. 17:25. 
Should pray for their cHiLDREPf. 
For their spiritual welfare. Gen. 17 : 18 

1 Chr. 29 : 19. 
When in temptation. Job 1 : 5. 
When in sickness 2 Sam. 12 : 16. Mar. 
5 : 23. Jno. 4 ; 46, 49. 
When faithful, 
Are blessed by their children. Pro. 31 : 28 
Leave a blessing to their children. Psa. 
112:2. Pro 11 : 21. Isa. 65 : 23. 
Sins of, visited on their children. Exo. 20 

5. Isa. 14 : 20. Lam. 5 : 7. 
Negligence of, sorely punished. 1 Sam. 3 : 13. 
When wicked. 
Instruct their children in evil. Jer. 9 : 14. 

1 Pet. 1 : 18. 
Set a bad example to their children. Eze. 
20 : IS Amos 2 : 4. 
Good— Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 18 : 19. 
Jacob, Gen. 44 : 20, 30. Joseph, Gen. 48 : 
13—20. Mother of Moses, Exo. 2 : 2, 3. 
Manoah, Jud. 13 : 8. Hannah, 1 Sam. 

1 ; 28. David, 2 Sam. 18 : 5, 33. Shunam- 
mite, 2 Kin. 4 : 19, 20. Job, Job 1 : 5. 
Mother of Lemuel, Pro. 31 : 1. Nobleman, 
Jno. 4 : 49. Lois and Eunice, 2 Tim. 1 : 5 

Bad — Exemplified. Mother of Micah, Jud. 
17 : 3. Eli, 1 Sam. 3 : 13. Saul, 1 Sam. 
20 : 33. Jlthaliah, 2 Chr. 22 : 3 Manasseh, 

2 Chr. 33 : 6. Herodias, Mar. 6 : 24. 

No. 201. patij:nce. 

God, is the God of Rom. 15 : 6. 

Christ, an example of. Isa. 63 : 7, with Acts 

8 : 32. Mat. 27 : 14. 
Enjoined. Tit. 2:2. 2 Pet. 1 : 6. 
Should have its perfect work. Jas. 1 : 4. 
Trials of saints lead to. Rom. 5 : 3. Jas. 1 : 3. 
Produces 

Experience. Rom. 5 : 4. 

Hope. Rom. 15 : 4. 
Suftering with, for well-doing, is acceptable 

with God. 1 Pet 2 : 20. 

To BE EXERCISED IN 

Running the race set before us. Heb. 12 : 1. 

Bringing forth fruits. Luke 8 : 15. 

Well-doing. Rom. 2 : 7. Gal. 6 : 9. 

Waiting for God. Psa. 37 : 7. Psa. 40 : 1. 

Waiting for Christ. 1 Cor. 1:7. 2 Th& 3 : 5. 

Waiting for the hope of the gospel. Rom. 
8 : 25. Gal 5 : 5. 

Waiting for God's salvation Lam. 3 : 26. 

Bearing the yoke. Lam. 3 : 27. 

Tribulation. Luke 21 : 19. Rom. 12 : 12 
Necessary to the inheritance of the promises. 

Heb. 6 : 12 Heb 10 : 36 
Exercise, towards all 1 The. 5 : 14. 
They who are in authority, should exercise. 

Mat. 18:26 Acts 26 : 3 
Ministers should follow after. 1 Tim. 6:11. 



Ministers approved by. 2 Cor. 6 : 4. 
Should be accompanied by 

Godliness 2 Pet 1 : 6. 

Faith. 2 The. 1 :4. Heb. 6 : 12. Rev 13:10. 

Temperance. 2 Pet. 1 : 6. 

Long-suffering. Col 1:11. 

Joyfulness. Col. 1 : 11. 
Saints strengthened unto all. Col. 1:11. 
Commended. Ecc. 7 : 8. Rev. 2 : 2, 3. 
Illustrated. Jas. 5 : 7. 

Exemplified. Jo6, Job 1 : 21. Jas. 5 : 11. Sim- 
eon, Luke 2 : 25. Paul, 2 Tim. 3 : 10. 

Abraham, Heb. 6 : 15. Prophets, Jas. 5 ; 10. 

John, Rev. 1 : 9. 

No. 202. PEACE. 
God is the Author of. Psa. 147 : 14. Isa. 45 : 7. 

1 Cor. 14 : 33. 
Results from 

Heavenly wisdom. Jas. 3 : 17. 

The government of Christ. Isa. 2 : 4. 

Praying for rulers. 1 Tim. 2 : 2. 

Seeking the peace of those with whom we 
dwell. Jer 29 : 7. 
Necessary to the enjoyment of life, Psa. 

34 : 12, 14, with 1 Pet 3 : 10, 11. 
God bestows upon those who 

Obey him. Lev. 26 : 6. 

Please him. Pro. 16 : 7. 

Endure his chastisements. Job 5 : 17, 23, 24. 
Is a bond of union Eph. 4 : 3 
The fruit of righteousness should be sown 

in. Jas. 3 : 18. 
The Church shall enjoy. Psa. 125 : 5. Psa. 

128 : Q. Isa. 2 : 4. Hos. 2 : 18. 
Saints should 

Love. Zee. 8 : 19. 

Seek. Psa. 34 : 14, with 1 Pet. 3 : 11. 

Follow. 2 Tim. 2 : 22. 

Follow the things which make for. Rom. 
14 : 19. 

Cultivate. Psa. 120 : 7. 

Speak. Est 10 : 3. 

Live in, 2 Cor. 13 : 11. 

Have with each other. Mar. 9 : 50. 1 The. 
5 : 13. 

Endeavour to have, with all men. Rom. 
12 : 18. Heb. 12 : 14. 
Pray for that of the Church. Psa. 122 : 6—8. 
Exhort others to. Gen. 45 ; 24. 
Ministers should exhort to. 2 The. 3 : 12. 
Advantages of Pro. 17 : 1. Ecc. 4 : 6. 
Blessedness of. Psa. 133 : 1. 
Blessedness of promoting. Mat. 5 : 9. 
The wicked 

Hypocritically speak. Psa. 28 : 3. 

Speak not. Psa. 35 : 20. 

Enjoy not. Isa. 48 : 22. Eze. 7 : 25. 

Opposed to. Psa 120 : 7. 

Hate. Psa. 120 : 6. 
Shall abound in the latter days. Isa. 2 : 4. 

';a. 11 : 13. Isa. 32 : IS. 
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 13 : 8, 9. 

Abimelech, Gen. 26 : 29. Mordecai, Est. 

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God is the God of. Rom. 15 : 33. 2 Cor. 13 

11. 1 The. 5 : 23. Heb. 13 : 20. 
God ordains. Isa. 26 : 12. 
God speaks, to his saints. Psa. 86 : 8. 
Christ is the Lord of. 2 The. 3 : 16. 
Christ is the Prince of. Isa. 9 : 6. 
Christ gives. 2 The. 3 : 16. 
Christ guides into the way of. Luke 1 : 79. 
Christ is our. Eph. 2 : 14. 
Is through the atonement of Christ. Isa. 

63 : 5. Eph. 2 : 14, 15. Col. 1 : 20. 
Bequeathed by Christ. Jno. 14 : 27. 
Preached 

By Christ. Eph. 2 : 17. 

Through Christ. Acts 10 : 36. 

By ministers. Isa. 62 : 7, with Rom. 10 : 15. 
Announced by angels. Luke 2 : 14. 
Follows upon justification. Rom. 5 : 1. 
A fruit of the Spirit. Rom. 14 : 17. Gal. 6 : 22. 
Divine wisdom is the way of. Pro. 3 : 17. 
Accompanies 

Faith. Rom. 15 : 13. 

Righteousness. Isa. 32 : 17. 

Acquaintance with God. Job 22 : 21. 

The love of God's law. Psa. 119 : 165. 

Spiritual-mindedness. Rom. 8 : 6. 
Established by covenant. Isa. 64 : 10. Eze. 

34 : 25. Mai. 2 : 5. 
Promised to 

The Church. Isa. 66 : 12. 

The Gentiles. Zee. 9 : 10. 

Saints. Psa. 72 : 3, 7. Isa. 55 : 12. 

The meek. Psa. 37 : 11. 

Those who confide in God. Isa. 26 : 3. 

Returning backsliders. Isa. 57 : 18, 19. 
We should love. Zee. 8 : 19. 
The benediction of ministers should be. 

Num. 6 : 26. Luke 10 : 5. 
Saints 

Have, in Christ, Jno. 16 : 33. 

Have, with God. Isa. 27 : 5. Rom. 5:1. 

Enjoy. Psa 119 : 165. 

Repose in. Psa 4 : 8. 

Blessed with. Psa. 29 : 11. 

Kept in perfect. Isa. 26 : 3. 

Ruled by. Col. 3 : 15. 

Kept by. Phi. 4 : 7. 

Die in. Psa. 37 : 37. Luke 2 : 29. 

Wish, to each other. Gal. 6 : 16. Phi. 1 : 
2. Col. 1:2. 1 The. 1 : 1. 
Of saints, 

Great. Psa. 119 : 165. Isa. 54 : 13. 

Abundant. Psa. 72 : 7. Jer. 33 : 6. 

Secure. Job 34 : 29. 

Passeth all understanding. Phi. 4 : 7. 

Consummated after death. Isa. 57 : 2. 
The gospel is good tidings of. Rom. 10 : 15. 
The wicked 

Know not the way of. Isa. 59 : 8. Rom. 
3 : 17. 

Know not the things of. Luke 19 : 42. 

Promise, to themselves. Deu. 29 : 19. 

Are promised, by false teachers. Jer. 6:14.' 



There is none for. Isa. 48 : 22 Isa. 57 : 21. 
Supports under trial. Jno. 14 : 27. Jno. 
16 : 33. 

No. 204. PERFECTION. 
Is of God. Psa. 18 : 32. Psa. 138 : 8. 
All saints have, in Christ. 1 Cor. 2 : 6. Phi. 

3:15. Col. 2:10. 
God's perfection the standard of. Mat. 6 : 48. 
Implies, 

Entire devotedness. Mat. 19 : 21. 

Purity and holiness in speech. Jas. 3 : 2. 
Saints commanded to aim at. Gen. 17 : 1. 

Deu. 18 : 13. 
Saints claim not. Job 9 : 20. Phi. 3:12. 
Saints follow after. Pro. 4': 18. Phi. 3 : 12. 
Ministers appointed to lead saints to. Eph. 

4 : 12. Col. 1 : 28. 
Exhortation to. 2 Cor. 7:1. 2 Cor. 13 : 11, 
Impossibility of attaining to. 2 Chr. 6 : 36, 

Psa. 119 :96. 
The word of god is 

The rule of Jas. 1 : 25. 

Designed to lead us to. 2 Tim. 3 : 16, 17. 
Charity is the bond of. Col. 3 : 14. 
Patience leads to. Jas. 1 : 4. 
Pray for. Heb. 13 : 20, 21. 1 Pet. 5 : 10. 
The Church shall attain to. Jno. 17 : 23. 

Eph. 4 : 13. 
Blessedness of Psa. 37 : 37. Pro. 2 : 21. 

No. 205. PERSECUTION. 

Christ suffered. Psa. 69 : 26. Jno. 6 : 16. 
Christ voluntarily submitted to. Isa. 50 : 6. 
Christ was patient under. Isa. 53 : 7. 
Saints may expect. Mar. 10 : 30. Luke 21 : 

12. Jno. 15 : 20. 
Saints suffer, for the sake of God. Jer. 15 : 15. 
Of saints, is a persecution of Christ. Zee. 

2 : 8, with Acts 9 : 4, 5. 
All that live godly in Christ, shall suffer. 

2 Tim. 3 : 12. 
Originates in 

Ignorance of God and Christ. Jno. 16 : 3. 

Hatred to God and Christ. Jno. 15 : 20, 24. 

Hatred to the gospel. Mat. 13 : 21. 

Pride. Psa. 10 : 2. 

Mistaken zeal. Acts 13 : 50. Acts 26 : 
9—11. 

inconsistent with the spirit of the gospel. 

Mat. 26 : 62. 
Men by nature addicted to. Gal. 4 : 29. 
Preachers of the gospel subject to. Gal. 5 : 11. 
Is sometimes unto death. Acts 22 : 4. 
God forsakes not his saints under. 2 Cor. 4 : 9. 
God delivers out of. Dan. 3 : 25, 28. 2 Cor. 

1:10. 2 Tim. 3:11. 
Cannot separate from Christ. Rom. 8 : 35. 
Lawful means may be used to escape. Mat. 

2 : 13. Mat. 10 : 23. Mat. 12 : 14, 15. 
Saints suffering, should 

Commit themselves to God. 1 Pet. 4 : 19. 

Exhibit patience. 1 Cor. 4 : 12. 

Rejoice. Mat. 5 : 12. 1 Pet. 4 : 13. 

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Pray for deliverance. Psa. 7 : 1. Psa, 
119 : 86. 

Pray for those who inflict. Mat. 5 : 44. 

Return blessing for. Rom. 12 : 14. 
The hope of future blessedness supports 

under. 1 Cor. 15 : 19, 32. Heb. 10 : 34, 35. 
Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake. 

Mat. 5 : 10. Luke 6 : 22. 
Pray for those suffering. 2 The 3 : 2. 
Hypocrites cannot endure. Mar. 4 : 17. 
False teachers shrink from. Gal. 6 : 12. 
The wicked 

Addicted to. Psa. 10 : 2. Psa. 69 : 26. 

Active in. Psa. 143 : 3. Lam. 4 : 19. 

Encourage each other in. Psa. 71 : 11. 

Rejoice in its success. Psa. 13 : 4. Rev. 
11 : 10. 
Punishment for. Psa. 7 : 13. 2 The. 1 : 6. 
Illustrated. Mat. 21 : 33—39. 
Spirit of— Exemplified. Pharaoh, ^c Exo. 

1 : 8—14. Saul, 1 Sam. 26 : 18. Jezebel, 

1 Kin. 19 : 2. Zedekiah, ^c. Jer. 38 : 4—6. 

Chaldeans, Dan. 3 : 8, &c. Pharisees, Mat. 

12 : 14. Jews, Jno. 5 : 16. 1 The. 2 : 15. 

Herod, Acts 12:1. Gentiles, Acts 14 : 5. 

Paul, Phi. 3:6. 1 Tim. 1 : 13. 
Suft'ering of^Exemplified. Micaiah, 1 Kin. 

22:27. Pawd, Psa. 119 : 161. Jeremiah, 

Jer. 32 : 2. Daniel, Dan. 6 : 5—17. Peter, 

^c. Acts 4 : 3. Apostles, Acts 5 : 18. The 

Prophets, Acts 7 : 62. Primitive Church, 

Acts 8 : 1. Paul and Barnabas, Acts 13 : 50. 

Paul and Silas, Acts 16 : 23. Hebrews, Heb. 

10:33. Saints of old, Reb. 11:36. 

No. 206. PERSEVERANCE. 
An evidence of reconciliation with God. 

Col. 1 : 21—23. 
An evidence of belonging to Christ. Jno. 

8 : 31. Heb. 3 : 6, 14. 
A characteristic of saints. Pro. 4 : 18. 

To BE MANIFESTED IN 

Seeking God. I Chr. 16 : 11. 

Waiting upon God. Hos. 12 : 6. 

Prayer. Rom. 12 : 12. Eph. 6 : 18. 

WeU-doing. Rom. 2 : 7. 2 The. 3 : 13. 

Continuing in the faith. Acts 14 : 22. 
Col. 1 : 23. 2 Tim. 4:7. 

Holding fast hope. Heb. 3 : 6. 
Maint.vined through 

The power of God. Psa. 37 : 24. Phi. 1 : 6. 

The power of Christ. Jno. 10 : 28. 

The intercession of Christ. Luke 22 : 31, 
32, Jno. 17 : 11. 

The fear of God. Jer. 32 : 40. 

Faith. 1 Pet. 1 : 5. 
Promised to saints. Job 17 : 9. 
Leads to increase of knowledge. Jno. 8 : 

31,32. 
In well-doing 

Leads to assurance of hope. Heb. 6 : 10, 11. 

Is not in vain. 1 Cor. 15 : 58. Gal. 6 : 9. 
Ministers should exhort to. Acts 13 : 43. 

Acts 14 : 22. 
Encouragement to. Heb. 12 : 2, 3. 



Promises to. Mat. 10 : 22. Mat. 24 : 13. 

Rev. 2 : 26—28. 
Blessedness of. Jas. 1 : 25. 
Want of, 

Excludes from the benefits of the gospel. 
Heb. 6 : 4—6. 

Punished. Jno. 15:6. Rom. 11 : 22. 

Illustrated. Mar. 4 : 5, 17. 
No. 207. PERSONALITY OF THE 
HOLY GHOST, THE. 
He creates and gives life. Job 33 : 4. 
He appoints and commissions ministers. Isa. 

48 : 16. Acts 13 : 2. Acts 20 : 28. 
He directs ministers where to preach. Acts 

8 : 29. Acts 10 : 19, 20. 
He directs ministers where not to preach. 

Acts 16 : 6, 7. 
He instructs ministers what to preach. 

4 Cor. 2 : 13. 
He spoke in, and by, the Prophets. Acts 

1 : 16. 1 Pet. 1 : 11, 12. 2 Pet. 1 : 21. 
He strives with sinners. Gen. 6 : 3. 
He reproves. Jno. 16 : 8. 
He comforts. Acts 9 : 31. 
He helps our infirmities. Rom. 8 : 26. 
He teaches. Jno. 14 : 26. 1 Cor. 12 : 3. 
He guides. Jno. 16 : 13. 
He sanctifies. Rom. 15 : 16. 1 Cor. 6 : 11. 
He testifies of Christ. Jno. 15 : 26. 
He glorifies Christ. Jno. 16 : 14. 
He has a power of his own. Rom. 15 : 13. 
He searches all things. Rom. 11 : 33, 34, 

with 1 Cor. 2 : 10, 11. 
He works according to his own will. 1 Cor. 

12 : 11. 
He dwells with saints. Jno. 14 : 17. 
He can be grieved. Eph. 4 : 30. 
He can be vexed. Isa. 63 : 10. 
He can be resisted. Acts 7 : 51. 
He can be tempted. Acts 5 : 9. 
No. 208. PILGRIMS AND STRAN- 
GERS. 
Described. Jno. 17 : 16. 
Saints are called to be. Gen. 12 : 1, with 

Acts 7 : 3. Luke 14 : 26, 27, 33. 
All saints are. Psa. 39 : 12. 1 Pet. 1 : 1. 
Saints confess themselves. 1 Chr. 29 : 15. 

Psa. 39:12. Psa. 119 : 19. Heb. 11 : 13. 
Saints as. 

Have the example of Christ. Luke 9 : 58. 
Are strengthened by God. Deu. 33 : 25. 
Psa. 84 : 6, 7. 

Are actuated by faith. Heb. 11 : 9. 

Have their faces towards Zion. Jer. 60 : 5. 

Keep the promises in view. Heb. 11 : 13. 

Forsake all for Christ. Mat. 19 : 27. 

Look for a heavenly country. Heb. 11 : 16. 

Look for a heavenly city. Heb. 11 : 10. 

Pass their sojourning in fear. 1 Pet. 1 : 17. 

Rejoice in the statutes of God. Psa. 119 : 54. 

Pray for direction. Psa. 43 : 3. Jer. 50 : 5. 

Have a heavenly conversation. Phi. 3 : 20. 

Hate worldly fellowship. Psa. 120 : 5, 6. 



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Are not mindful of this world Heb. 11 ; 15. 
Are not at home in this world. Heb. 11:9. 
Shine as lights in the world. Phi. 2 : 16. 
Invite oth«!rs to go with them. Num. 10 : 29. 
Are exposed to persecution. Psa. 120 : 

6—7. Jno. 17 : 14. 
Should abstain from fleshly lusts. 1 Pet. 

2:11. 
Should have their treasure in heaven. Mat. 

6 : 19. Lul<e 12 : 33. Col. 3:1,2. 
Should not be over anxious about worldly 

things. Mat 6: 25. 
Long for their pilgrimage to end. Psa. 

55 . 6. 2 Cor. 5 : 1— S. 
Die in faith. Heb. 11 : 13. 
The world is not worthy of Heb. 11 : 38. 
God is not ashamed to be CEulled their God. 

Heb. 11 : 16. 
Typified. Israel, Exo. 6 : 4. Exo. 12 : 11. 
Exemplied. Abraham, Gen. 23 : 4. Acts 
7 : 4, 5. Jacob, Gen. 47 : 9. Saints of old, 
1 Chr. 29 : 15. Heb. 11 : 13, 38. David, 
Psa. 39 : 12. The Apostles, Mat. 19 : 27. 

No. 209. POOR, THE. 

Made by God. Job 34 : 19. Prov. 22 : 2. 
Are such by God's appointment. 1 Sam. 

2:7. Job 1 : 21. 
Condition of, often results from 

Sloth. Pro. 20 : 13. 

Bad company. Pro. 28 : 19. 

Drunkenness and gluttony. Pro. 23 : 21. 
God. 

Regards, equally with the rich. Job 34 : 19. 

Forgets not. Psa. 9 : 18. 

Hears. Psa. 69 : 33. Isa. 41 : 17. 

Maintains the right of. Psa. 140 : 12. 

Delivers. Job. 36 : 15. Psa. 35 : 10. 

Protects. Psa. 12 : 5. Psa. 109 : 31. 

Exalts. 1 Sam. 2 : 8. Psa 107 : 41. 

Provides for. Psa. 68 : 10. Psa. 146 : 7. 

Despises not the prayer of Psa. 102 : 17. 

Is the refuge of Psa. 14 : 6. 
Shall never cease out of the land. Deu. 15 : 

11. Zep. 3:12. Mat. 26 : 11. 
May be 

Rich in faith. Jas. 2 : 5. 

Liberal. Mar. 12 : 42. 2 Cor. 8 : 2. 

Wise. Pro. 28.: 11. 

Upright. Pro. 19 : 1. 
Christ lived as one of Mat. 8 : 20. 
Christ preached to. Luke 4 : 18. 
Christ delivers. Psa, 72 : 12. 
Oflerings of, acceptable to God. Mar. 12 : 

42—44. 2 Cor. 8 : 2, 12. 
Should 

Rejoice in God. Isa. 29 : 19, 

Hope in God Job 5 : 16. 

Commit themselves to God. Psa. 10 : 14. 

When converted, rejoice in their exalta- 
tion. Jas. 1 : 9. 
Provided for under the Law. Exo. 23 : 11. 

Lev. 19 :9, 10. 
Neglect tow.vrds, is 

A neglect of Christ. Mat. 25 : 42—45. 



Inconsistent with love to God. 1 Jno. 3 : 17. 

A proof of unbehef Jas. 2 : 15 — 17. 
Rob not. Pro. 22 : 22. 
Wrong not, in judgment. Exo. 23 : 6. 
Take no usury from. Lev. 25 : 36. 
Harden not the heart against. Deu. 15 : 7. 
Shut not the hand against. Deu. 15 : 7. 
Rule not, with rigour. Lev. 25 : 39, 43. 
Oppress not. Deu 24 : 14. Zee. 7 : 10. 
Despise not. Pro. 14 : 21. Jas. 2 : 2—4. . 
Relieve. Lev. 25 : 35. Mat. 19 : 21. 
Defend. Psa. 82 : 3, 4. 
Do justice to. Psa. 82 : 3. Jer. 22 : S, 16. 
A care for, 

Is characteristic of saints. Psa. 112 : 9, 
with 2 Cor. 9 : 9. Pro. 29 : 7. 

Is a fruit of repentance. Luke 3 : 11. 

Should be urged. 2 Cor. 8 : 7, 8. Gal. 2 : 10. 
Give to. 

Not grudgingly. Deu. 15 : 10. 2 Cor. 9 : 7. 

Liberally. Deu. 14 : 29. Deu. 15 : 8, 11. 

Cheerfully. 2 Cor. 8 : 12. 2 Cor. 9 : 7. 

Without ostentation. Mat. 6:1. 

Specially if saints. Rom. 12 : 13. Gal. 6:10. 
Pray for. Psa. 74 : 19, 21. 
They who, in faith, relieve, 

Are happy. Pro. 14 : 21. 

Are blessed. Deu. 15 : 10. Psa. 41 : 1. Pro. 
22 : 9. Acts 20 : 35. 

Have the favour of God. Heb. 13 : 16. 

Have promises Pro. 28 : 27. Luke 14 : 13, 14. 
By oppressing, God is reproached. Pro. 14:31. 
By mocking, God is reproached. Pro. 17 : 5. 
The wicked 

Care not for. Jno. 12 : 6. 

Oppress. Job 24 : 4—10. Eze. 18 : 12. 

Vex. Eze. 22 : 29. 

Regard not tne cause of Pro. 29 : 7. 

Sell. Amos 2 : 6. 

Crush. Amos 4:1. 

Tread down. Amos 5:11. 

Grind the faces of Isa. 3 : 15. 

Devour. Hab 3 : 14. 

Persecute. Psa. 10 : 2. 

Defraud. Amos 8 : 5, 6. 

Despise the counsel of Psa. 14 : 6. 
Guilt of defrauding. Jas. 5 : 4. 
Punishment fob 

Oppressing. Pro. 22 : 16. Eze. 22 : 29, 31. 

Spoiling. Isa 3 : 1.3—15. Eze. 18 : 13. 

Refusing to assist Job 22 : 7, 10. Pro 21 : 13. 

Acting unjustly towards. Job 20 : 19, 29 

Job 22: 6, 10 Isa. 10 : 1—3. Amos 5: 11, 12 

Oppression of— Illustrated. 2 Sam 12 : 1—6. 

Care for— Illustrated. Luke 10 : 33—35. 

Exemplified. Gideon, Jud. 6 : 15. Ruth, 

Ruth 2 : 2. Widow of Zarephath, 1 Kin 

17 : 12. Prophcfs Widow, 2 Kin. 4 : 2. 

Saints of old, Heb 11 : 37. 
Regard for — Exemplified, ioaz, Ruth 2 : 14 

Job, Job 29 : 12—16 . Nebuzaradan, Jer 

39 : 10. Zaccheus, Luke 19 : 8 Peter and 

John, Acts 3 : 6 Dorcas, Acts 9 : 36, 39 

Co7-nelius, Acts 10:2. Church at Antioch. 



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Acts 11 : 29, 30. Paul, Rom. 15 : 2d. 

Churches <of Macedonia, and Achaia, Rom. 

15 : 26. 2 Cor. 8 : 1—6. 

No. 210. POWER OF GOD, THE. 
Is one of his attributes. Psa. 62 : 11. 
Expressed by the 

Voice of God. Psa. 25 : 3, 6. Psa. 68 : 33. 

Finger of God. Exo. 8 : 19. Psa. 8 : 3. 

Hand of God. Exo. 9 : 3, 15. Isa. 48 : 13. 

Arm of God. Job 40 : 9. Isa. 52 : 10. 

Thunder of his power, &c. Job 26 : 14. 
Described as 

Great. Psa. 79 : 11. Nah. 1 : 3. 

Strong. Psa. 89 : 13. Psa. 136 : 12. 

Glorious. Exo. 15 : 6. Isa. 63 : 12. 

Mighty. Job 9 : 4. Psa. 89 : 13. 

Everlasting. Isa. 26 : 4. Rom. 1 : 20. 

Sovereign. Rom. 9 : 21. 

Effectual. Isa. 43 : 13. Eph. 3 : 7. 

Irresistible. Deu. 32 : 39. Dan. 4 : 35. 

Incomparable. Exo. 15 : 11, 12. Deu. 3 : 
24. Job. 40 : 9. Psa. 89 : 8. 

Unsearchable. Job 5 : 9. Job 9 : 10. 

Incomprehensible. Job 26 : 14. Ecc. 3:11. 
AH things possible to. Mat. 19 ; 26. 
Nothing too hard for. Gen. 18 : 14. Jer. 32 : 27. 
Can save by many or by few. 1 Sam. 14 : 6. 
Is the source of all strength. 1 Chr. 29 : 12. 

Psa. 68 : 35. 
Exhibited in 

Creation, Psa. 102 : 25. Jer. 10 : 12. 

Establishing and governing all things. 
Psa. 65 : 6. Psa. 66 : 7. 

The miracles of Christ. Luke 11 : 20- 

The resurrection of Christ. 2 Cor. 13 : 4. 
Col. 2 : 12. 

The resurrection of saints. 1 Cor. 6 : 14. 

Making the gospel effectual. Rom. 1 : 16. 

1 Cor. 1 : 18, 24. 

Delivering his people. Psa. 106 : 3. 
The destriiction of the wicked. Exo. 9 : 
16. Rom. 9 : 22. 
Saints 
Long for exhibitions of Psa. 63 : 1, 2. 
Have confidence in. Jer. 20 : 11. 
Receive increase of grace by. 2 Cor. 9 : 8. 
Strengthened by. Eph. 6 : 10. Col. 1:11. 
Upheld by. Psa. 37 : 17. Isa. 41 : 10. 
Supported in affliction by. 2 Cor. 6 : 7. 

2 Tim. 1 : 8. 

Delivered by. Neh. 1 : 10. Dan. 3 : 17. 

Exalted by. Job 36 : 22. 

Kept by, unto salvation. 1 Pet. 1 : 5. 
Exerted in behalf of saints. 2 Chr. 16 : 9. 
Works in, and for saints. 2 Cor. 13 : 4. Eph. 

1 : 19. Eph. 3 : 20. 
The faith of saints stands in. 1 Cor. 2 : 5. 
Should be 

Acknowledged. 1 Chr. 29 : 11. Isa. 33 : 13 

Pleaded in prayer. Psa. 7!) : 11. Mat. 6 : 13. 

Feared. Jer. 5 : 22. Mat. 10 : 23. 

Magnified. Psa. 21 : 13. Jude 25. 
EflScacy of ministers is through. 1 Cor. 3 : 

6—8. Gal. 2 : 8. Eph. 3 : 7. 



Is a ground of trust. Isa. 26 : 4. Rom. 4 ; 21. 
The wicked 

Know not. Mat. 22 : 29. 

Have against them. Ezr. 8 : 22. 

Shall be destroyed by. Luke 12 : 5. 
The heavenly host magnify. Rev. 4 : 11. 

Rev 6 : 13. Rev. 11:17. 

No. 211. POWER OF CHRIST, THE. 

As the Son of God, is the power of God. 

Jno. 5 : 17—19. Jno. 10 : 28—30. 
As man, is from the Father. Acts 10 : 38. 
Described AS 

Supreme. Eph. 1 : 20, 21. 1 Pet. 3 : 22. 

Unlimited. Mat. 28 : 18. 

Over all flesh. Jno 17 : 2. 

Over all things. Jno 3 : 35. Eph. 1 : 22. 

Glorious. 2 The. 1:9. 

Everlasting. 1 Tim. 6 : 16. 
Is able to subdue all things, Phi. 3 : 21. 
Exhibited in 

Creation. Jno. 1 : 3, 10. Col. 1 : 16. 

Upholding all things. Col. 1 : 17. Heb. 1 : 3. 

Salvation. Isa. 63 : 1. Heb. 7 : 25. 

His teaching. Mat. 7 : 28, 29. Luke 4 : 32. 

Working miracles. Mat. 8 : 27. Luke 5 : 17. 

Enabling others to work miracles. Mat. 
10 : 1. Mar. 16 : 17, IS. Luke 10 : 17. 

Forgiving sins. Mat. 9 : 6. Acts 5 : 31. 

Giving spiritual life. Jno. 17 : 2. 

Giving eternal life. Jno. 5 : 21, 26, 26. 

Raising the dead. Jno. 5 : 28, 29. 

Raising himself from the dead. Jno. 2 : 
19—21. Jno. 10 : 18. 

Overcoming the world. Jno. 16 : 33. 

Overcoming satan. Col. 2:15. Heb. 2 : 14. 

Destroying the works of satan. 1 Jno. 3 • 8. 
Ministers should make known. 2 Pet. 1 : 16. 
Saints. 

Made willing by. Psa. 110 : 3. 

Succoured by. Heb. 2 : la 

Strengthened by. Phil. 4 : 13. 2 Tim. 4 : 17. 

Preserved by. 2 Tim. 1 : 12. 2 Tim. 4 : 18. 

Bodies of, shall be changed by. Phi. 3 : 21. 
Rests upon saints. 2 Cor. 12 : 9. 
Present in the assembly of saints. 1 Cor. 5 : 4. 
Shall be specially manifested at his second 

coming. Mar. 13 : 26. 2 Pet. 1 : 16. 
Shall subdue all power. 1 Cor. 15 : 24. 
The wicked shall be destroyed by. Psa. 2 : 9. 

Isa. 11 : 4. Isa. 63 : 3. 2 The. 1 : 9. 

No. 212. POWER OF THE HOLY 
GHOST, THE. 

Is the power of God. Mat. 12 : 28, with Luke 

11:20. 
Christ commenced his ministry in. Luke 

4:14. 
Christ wrought his miracles by. Mat. 12 : 28. 
Exhibited by 

Creation. Gen. 1 : 2. Job 26 : 13. Psa. 104 : 
30. 

The conception of Christ. Luke 1 : 35. 

Raising Christ from the dead. 1 Pet. 3 : 18. 



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Giving spiritual life. Eze. 37 : 11—14, 
with Rom 8 : 11. 

Working miracles. Rom. 15 : 19. 

Malving the gospel efficacious. 1 Cor. 2 : 4, 
1 The. 1:5. 

Overcoming all difficulties. Zee. 4 : 6, 7. 
Promised by the Father. Luke 24 : 49. 
Promised by Christ. Acts 1 : S. 
Saints 

Upheld by. Psa. 61 : 12. 

Strengthened by. Eph. 3:16. 

Enabled to speak the truth boldly by. 
Mic 3 : 8. Acts 6 : 5, 10. 2 Tim. 1 : 7, 8. 

Helped in prayer by. Rom. 8 : 26. 

Abound in hope by. Rom. 15 : 13. 
Qualifies ministers. Luke 24 : 49. Acts 1 : 8, 9. 
God's word the instrument of. Eph. 6 : 17. 

No. 213. PRAISE. 
God is worthy of 2 Sam. 22 : 4. 
Christ is worthy of. Rev. 5 : 12. 
God is glorified by. Psa. 22 : 23. Psa. 50 ; 23. 
Oflered to Christ. Jno. 12 : 13. 
Acceptable through Christ. Heb. 13 : 15. 

Is DUE TO GOD ON ACCOUNT OF 

His majesty. Psa 96 : 1, 6. Isa. 24 : 14. 
His glory. Psa. 138 : 5. Eze. 3 : 12. 
His excellency. Exo. 16:7. Psa. 148 : 13. 
His greatness. 1 Chr. 16 : 25. Psa. 145 : 3. 
His holiness. Exo. 15 : 11. Isa. 6 : 3 
His wisdom. Dan. 2 : 20. Jude 25. 
His power. Psa. 21 : 13. 
His goodness. Psa 107 : 3. Psa. 118 : 1. 

Psa 136 :1. Jer. 33 : 11. 
His mercy. 2 Chr. 20 : 21. Psa. 89 : 1. Psa. 

1 18 : 1—4. Psa. 136th. 
His loving kindness and truth. Psa. 138 : 2. 
His faithfulness and truth. Isa. 25 : 1. 
His salvation. Psa. 18 : 46. Isa. 35 : 10. 

Isa 61 : 10. Luke 1 : 68, 69. 
His wonderful works. Psa. 89 : 5. Psa. 

150 : 2. Isa. 25 : 1. 
His consolation. Psa 42 : 5. Isa. 12 : 1. 
His judgment. Psa 101 : 1. 
His counsel. Psa. 16 : 7. Jer. 32 : 19. 
Fulfilling of his promises. 1 Kin. 8 : 66. 
Pardon of sin Psa. 103 : 1—3. Hos. 14 : 2. 
Spiritual health. Psa. 103 : 3. 
Constant preservation. Psa. 71: 6 — 8. 
Deliverance. Psa 40 : 1—3. Psa. 124 : 6. 
Protection Psa. 28 : 7. Psa. 69 : 17. 
Answering prayer. Psa 28 : 6. Psa. 118 : 21. 
The hope of glory. 1 Pet. 1 : 3, 4. 
All spiritual blessings. Psa. 103 : 2. Eph. 

1:3. 
All temporal blessings. Psa. 104 : 1, 14 

Psa 136 : 25. 
The continuance of blessings. Psa. 68 : 19. 

Is OBLIGATORY UPON 

Angels. Psa. 103 : 20. Psa. 143 : 2. 
Saints. Psa 30 : 4 Psa. 149 : 6. 
Gentiles. Psa. 117 : 1, with Rom. 15 : 11. 
Children Psa. 8 : 2, with Mat. 21 : 16. 
High and low. Psa. 148 : 1, 11. 
Youns and old. Psa. 14S : 1, 12. 



Small and great. Rev. 19 : 6. 

All men. Fsa. 107 : 8. Psa 145 : 21. 

All creation. Psa 148 : 1—10. Psa. 150 : 6. 
Is good and comely. Psa. 33 : 1. Psa. 147 : 1. 
Should be offered 

With the understanding. Psa. 47 : 7, with 
1 Cor. 14 : 15. 

With the soul. Psa. 103 : 1. Psa. 104 : ], 35. 

With the whole heart. Psa. 9:1. Psa. 
Ill : 1. Psa. 138 : 1. 

With uprightness of heart Psa. 119 : 7. 

With the lips. Psa 63 : 3. Psa. 119 : 171. 

With the mouth. Psa. 61 : 15. Psa. 63 : 5. 

With joy. Psa 63 : 5. Psa. 98 : 4. 

With gladness. 3 Chr. 29 : 30. Jer. 33 : 11, 

With thankfulness. 1 Chr. 16 : 4. Neh. 
12 : 24. Psa. 147 : 7. 

Continually. Psa. 35 : 28. Psa. 71 : 6. 

During life. Psa. 104 : 33. 

More and more. Psa. 71 : 14 

Day and night. Rev. 4 : 8. 

Day by day. 2 Chr. 30 : 21. 

For ever and ever. Psa. 145 : 1, 2. 

Throughout the world. Psa»113 : 3. 

In psalms and hymns, &c. Psa. 105 : 2. 
Eph. 5 : 19. Col. 3 : 16. 
Accompanied with musical instruments. 

1 Chr. 16 : 41, 42. Psa. 150 : 3—5. 
Is a part of public worship. Psa 9 : 14. Psa. 

100:4. Psa. 118 : 19,20. Heb. 2 : 12. 
Saints should 

Show forth. Isa. 43 : 21. •! Pet. 2 : 9. 

Be endued with the spirit of. Isa. 61 : 3. 

Render, under affliction. Acts 16 : 25, 

Glory in. 1 Chr. 16 : 35. 

Triumph in. Psa 106 : 47. 

Express their joy by. Jas. 5 : 13. 

Declare. Isa. 42 : 12. 

Invite others to. Psa 34 : 3. Psa. 95 : 1. 

Pray for ability to ofler. Psa. 51 : 15. Psa. 
119 : 175. 
Posture suited to. 1 Chr. 23 : 30. Neh, 9 : 6. 
Called the 

Fruit of the lips. Heb. 13 : 15. 

Voice of praise. Psa 66 : 8. 

Voice of triumph. Psa. 47 : 1, 

Voice of melody. Isa. 51 : 3. 

Voice of a psalm. Psa. 98 : 5. 

Garment of praise. Isa 61 : 3, 

Sacrifice of praise. Heb. 13 : 15, 

Sacrifices of joy. Psa. 27 : 6. 

Calves of the lips. Hos. 14 : 2. 
The heavenly host engage in. Isa. 6 : 3. 

Luke 2 : 13. Rev. 4 : 9—11. Rev. 6 : 12. 
Exemplified. Melchizedek, Gen. 14 : 20. 

Moses, 4-c. Exo 15 : 1—21. Jethro, Exo. 

18 : 10. Israelites, 1 Chr. 16 : 36. David, 
1 Chr 29 : 10— )3. Psa 119 : 164. Priests 
and Levitcs, Ezr. 3 : 10, 11. Ezra, Neh 
8 : 6. Hezekiah, Isa. 38 : 19. Zacharias, 
Luke 1 : 64, Shepherds, Luke 2 : 20. 
Simeon, Luke 2 : 28. ^nna, Luke 2 : 38. 
Multitudes, Luke 18 : 43. Disciples, Luke 

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First Converts, Acts 2 : 47. Lame man, 

Acts 3 : 8. Paul and Silas, Acts 16 : 25. 

No. 214. PRAYER. 

Commanded. Isa. 65 : 6. Mat. 7 : 7. Phi. 4 : 6. 

To BE OFFKRED 

To God. Psa. 5 : 2. Mat. 4 : 10. 

To Christ. Luke 23 : 42. Acts 7 : 59. 

To the Holy Ghost. 2 The. 3 : 5. 

Through Christ. Eph. 2 : 18. Heb. 10 : 19. 
God hears. Psa. 10 : 17. Psa. 65 : 2. 
God answers. Psa. 99 : 6. Isa. 58 : 9. 

Is DESCRIBED AS 

Bowing the knees. Eph. 3 : 14 

Looking up. Psa. 5 : 3. 

Lifting up the soul. Psa. 25 : 1. 

Lifting up the heart Lam. 3 : 41. 

Pouring out the heart. Psa. 62 : 8. 

Pouring out the soul. 1 Sam. 1 : 15. 

Calling upon the name of the Lord. Gen. 
12 : 8. Psa. 1 16 : 4. Acts 22 : 16. 

Crying unto God. Psa. 27 : 7. Psa. 34 : 6. 

Drawing near to God. Psa. 73 : 28. Heb. 
10 : 22. 

Crying to heaven. 2 Chr. 32 : 20. 

Beseeching the Lord. Exo. 32 : 11. 

Seeking unto God. Job 8 : 5. 

Seeking the face of the Lord. Psa. 27 : 8. 

Making supplication. Job 8 : 5. Jer. 36 : 7. 
Acceptable through Christ. J no. 14 : 13, 14. 

Jno 15 : 16 Jno. 16 : 23, 24. 
Ascends to heaven. 2 Chr. 30 : 27. Rev. 6 : 8. 
Quickening grace necessary to. Psa. 80 : 18. 
The holy ghost 

Promised as a Spirit of. Zee. 12 : 10. 

As a Spirit of adoption, leads to. Rom. 
8 : 15. Gal 4 : 6. 

Helps our infirmities in. Rom. 8 : 26. 
An evidence of conversion. Acts 9:11. 
Of the righteous, availeth much. Jas. 5 : 16 
Of the upright, a delight to God. Pro. 15 : 8. 
Should BE offered up 

In the Holy Ghost. Eph. 6 : 18. Jude 20. 

In faith. Mat, 21 : 22. Jas. 1 : 6. 

In full assurance of faith. Heb. 10 : 22. 

In a forgiving spirit. Mat. 6 : 12. 

With the heart. Jer. 29 : 13. Lam. 3 : 41. 

With the whole heart Psa. 119 : 58, 145. 

With preparation of heart. Job 11 : 13. 

With a true heart. Heb. 10 : 22. 

With the soul Psa. 42 : 4. 

With the spirit and understanding. Jno. 
4 : 22—24. 1 Cor. 14 : 15. 

"V\ ith confidence in God. Psa. 56 : 9. Psa. 
86 : 7. 1 Jno 5 : 14. 

With submission to God. Luke 22 : 42. 

With unfeigned lips. Psa. 17 : 1. 

With deliberation Ecc. 5 : 2. 

With holiness. 1 Tim 2 : 8. 

With humility. 2 Chr. 7:142 Chr. 33 : 12. 

With truth. Psa 145 : 18. Jno 4 : 24. 

With desire to be heard. Neh. 1 : 6. Psa. 
17 : 1. Psa. 55 : 1, 2. Psa. 61 : 1. 

With desire to be answered. Psa. 27 : 7. 
Psa. 102 : 2. Psa. 103 : 6. Psa. 143 : 1. 



With boldness. Heb. 4:16. 

With earnestness. 1 The. 3 : 10. Jas. 5 : 17. 

With importunity. Gen. 32 : 26. Luke 11 : 
8, 9. Luke 13 : 1—7. 

Night and day. 1 Tim. 5 : 5. 

Without ceasing. 1 The. 5 : 17. 

Every where. 1 Tim. 2 : 8. 

In every thing. Phi. 4 : 6. 
For temporal blessings. Gen. 28 : 20. Pro. 

30 : 8. Mat. 6 : 11. 
For spiritual blessings. Mat. 6 : 33. Col. 3 : 1. 
For mercy and grace to help in time of 

need. Heb. 4 : 16. 
Model for. Mat. 6 ; 9—13. 
Vain repetitions in, forbidden. Mat. 6 : 7. 
Ostentation in, forbidden. Mat. 6 : 5. 
Accompanied with 

Repentance. 1 Kin. 8 : 33. Jer. 36 : 7. 

Confession. Neh. 1 : 4, 7. Dan. 9 : 4 — 11. 

Self-abasement. Gen. 18 : 27. 

Weeping. Jer. 31 : 9. Hos. 12 : 4. 

Fasting. Neh. 1 : 4. Dan. 9 : 3. Acts 13 : 3. 

Watchfulness. Luke 21 : 36. 1 Pet. 4 : 7. 

Praise. Psa. 66 : 17. 

Thanksgiving. Phi. 4 : 6. Col. 4 : 2. 
Plead in, the 

Promises of God. Gen. 32 : 9—12. Exo. 
32 : 13. 1 Kin. 8 : 26. Psa. 119 : 49. 

Covenant of God. Jer. 14 : 21. 

Faithfulness of God. Psa. 143 : 1. 

Mercy of God. Psa. 51 : 1. Dan. 9 : 18. 

Righteousness of God. Dan. 9 : 16. 
Rise early for. Psa. 5 : 3. Psa. 119 : 147. 
Seek divine teaching for. Luke 11:1. 
Faint not in. Luke 18 : 1. 
Continue instant in. Rom. 12 : 12. 
Avoid hinderances in. 1 Pet. 3 : 7. 
Suitable in affliction. Isa. 26 : 16. Jas. 5 : 13. 
Shortness of time a motive to. 1 Pet. 4 : 7. 
Postures in ; 

Standing. 1 Kin. 8 : 22. Mar. 11 : 25. 

Bowing down. Psa. 95 : 6. 

Kneeling. 2 Chr. 6 : 13. Psa. 95 : 6. Luke 
22 : 41. Acts 20 : 36. 

Falling on the face. Num. 16 : 22. Jos. 
5 : 14. 1 Chr. 21 : 16. Mat. 26 : 39. 

Spreading forth the hands. Isa. 1 : 15. 

Lifting up the hands. Psa. 28 : 2. Lam. 
2 : 19. 1 Tim 2 : 8. 
The promises of God encourage to. Isa. 

65 : 24. Amos 5 : 4. Zee. 13:9. 
The promises of Christ encourage to. Luke 

11 :9, 10. Jno. 14 : 13, 14. 
Experience of past mercies an incentive to. 

Psa. 4:1. Psa. 116:2. ' 

No. 215. PRAYER, PRIVATE. 

Christ was constant in. Mat. 14 : 23. Mat. 

26 : 36, 39. Mar. 1 : 35. Luke 9 : 18, 29. 
Commanded. Mat 6 : 6. 
Should be offered 

At evening, morning, and noon. Psa. 
65 : 17. 

Day and night. Psa. 83 : 1. 

Without ceasing. 1 The. 5 : 17. 



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Shall be heard. Job 22 : 27. 

Rewarded openly. Mat. 6 : 6. 

An evidence of conversion. Acts 9 : 11. 

Nothing should hinder. Dan. 6 : 10. 

Exemplified. Lot, Gen. 19 : 20. Eliezer, Gen. 
24- : 12. Jacob, Gen. 32 : 9—12. Gideon, 
Jud. 6 : 22, 36, 39. Hannah, 1 Sam. 1 : 10. 
David, 2 Sam. 7 : 18—29. Hezekiah, 2 Kin 
20:2. Isata/i, 2 Kin. 20 : 11. Manasseh, 
2 Chr. 33 : 18, 19. Ezra, Ezr. 9 : 5, 6. -Ve- 
hemiah, Neh. 2 : 4. Jeremiah., Jer. 32 : 16 — 
25. Daniel, Dan. 9 : 3, 17. Jonah, Jon. 2 : 
1. Habakkuk, Hab. 1 : 2. Anna, Luke 2 : 
37. Paul, Acts 9 : 11. Peter, Acts 9 : 40. 
Acts 10 : 9. Cornelius, Acts 10 : 30. 
No. 216. PRAYER, SOCIAL AND 
FAMILY. 

Promise of answers to. Mat. 18 : 19. 

Christ promises to be present at. Mat. 
18 : 20. 

Punishment for neglecting. Jer. 10 : 25. 

Exemplified. Jibram, Gen. 12 : 5, 8. Jacob, 
Gen. 35 : 2, 3, 7. Joshua, Jos. 24 : 15. David, 
2 Sam. 6 : 20. Job, Job. 1 : 5. The Disci- 
ples, Acts 1 : 13, 14. Coi-nelius, Acts 10 : 2. 
Paul and Silas, Acts 16 : 25. Paul, ^c. 
Acts 20 : 36. Acts 21 : 5. 

No. 217. PRAYER, PUBLIC. 

Acceptable to God. Isa. 56 : 7. 

God promises to hear. 2 Chr. 7 : 14, 16. 

God promises to bless in. Exo. 20 : 24. 

Christ 
Sanctifies by his presence. Mat. 18 : 20. 
Attended. Mat. 12 : 9. Luke 4 : 16. 
Promises answers to. Mat. 18 : 19. 

Instituted form of. Luke 11:2. 

Should not be made in an unknown tongue. 

1 Cor. 14 : 14—16. 

Saints dehght in. Psa. 42 : 4. Psa. 122 : 1. 

Exhortation to Heb. 10 : 25. 

Urge others to join in. Psa. 95 : 6. Zee. 
8 : 21. 

Exemplified. Joshua, ^-c. Jos. 7 : 6—9. Da- 
vid, 1 Chr. 29 : 10—19. Solomon, 2 Chr. 
6th chap. Jehoshaphat, ^c. 2 Chr. 20 : 5— 
13. Jeshua, ^c. Neh. 9th chap. Jews, 
Luke 1 : 10.- Pnmitive Chnstians, Acts 

2 : 46. Acts 4 : 24. Acts 12 : 5, 12. Peter, 
^C. Acts 3:1. Teachers and Prophets at 
Antioch, Acts 13 : 3. Paul, ^c. Acts 16 : 16. 

No. 218. PRAYER, INTERCESSORY. 
Christ set an example of. Luke 22 : 32. 

Luke 23 : 34. Jno. 17 : 9—24. 
Commanded. 1 Tim. 2 : 1. Jas. 5 : 14, 16. 
Should be offered up for 

Kings. 1 Tim. 2 : 2. 

All in authority. 1 Tim. 2 : 2. 

Ministers. 2 Cor. 1:11. Phi. 1 : 19. 

The Church. Psa. 122 : 6. Isa. 62 : 6, 7. 

All saints. Eph. 6:18. 

All men. 1 Tim. 2 : 1. 

Masters. Gen. 24 : 12—14. . 



Servants. Luke 7 : 2, 3. 

Children. Gen. 17 : 18. Mat. 15 : 22. 

Friends. Job 42 : 8. 

Fellow-countrymen. Rom. 10 : 1. 

The sick. Jas. 5 : 14. 

Persecutors. Mat. 5 : 44. 

Enemies among whom we dwell. Jer. 
29:7. 

Those who envy us. Num. 12 : 13. 

Those who forsake us. 2 Tim. 4 : 16. 

Those who murmur against God. Num. 
11 : 1, 2. Num. 14 : 13—19. 
By ministers for their people. Eph. 1 : 16. 

Eph. 3 : 14—19. Phi. 1 : 4. 
Encouragement to. Jas. 6.: 16. 1 Jno. 5 : 16. 
Beneficial to the oflerer. Job 42 : 10. 
Sin of neglecting. 1 Sam. 12 : 23. 
Seek an interest in. 1 Sam. 12 : 19. Heb. 

13 : IS. 
Unavailing for the obstinately-impenitent. 

Jer. 7 : 13—16. Jer. 14 : 10, 11. 
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 18 : 23—32. 

Abraham^s servant. Gen. 24 : 12 — 14. Moses, 

Exo. 8 : 12. Exo. 32 : 11—13. Samuel, 

1 Sam. 7 : 5. Solomon, 1 Kin. 8 : 30—36. 

Elisha, 2 Kin. 4 : 33. Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 

30 : 18. Isaiah, 2 Chr. 32 : 20. Nehemiah, 

Neh. 1 : 4—11. David, Psa. 26 : 22. Ezekiel, 

Eze. 9 : 8. Daniel, Dan, 9 : 3—19. Stephen, 

Acts 7 : 60. Petei- and John, Acts 8 : 15. 

Church of Jerusalem, Acts 12 : 5. Paul, 

Col. 1 : 9—12. 2 The. 1:11. Epaphras, 

Col. 4 : 12. Philemon, Phile. 22. 

No. 219. PRAYER, ANSWERS TO. 

God gives. Psa. 99 : 6. Psa. 118 : 5. Psa. 138 : 3. 
Christ gives. Jno. 4 : 10, 14. Jno. 14 : 14. 
Christ received. Jno. 11 : 42. Heb. 5 : 7. 

GR.A.NTED 

Through the grace of God. Isa. 30 : 19. 

Sometimes immediately. Isa. 65 : 24. Dan. 
9:21,23. Dan. 10 : 12. 

Sometimes after delay. Luke 18 : 7. 

Sometimes differently from our desire. 
2 Cor. 12 : 8, 9. 

Beyond expectation. Jer. 33 : 3. Eph. 3 : 20. 
Promised. Isa. 58 : 9. Jer. 29 : 12. Mat. 7 : 7. 
Promised especially in times of trouble. Psa. 

n : 15. Psa. 91 : 15. 
Received by those who 

Seek God. Psa. 34 : 4. 

Seek God with all the heart. Jer. 29 : 12, 13. 

Wait upon God. Psa. 40 : 1. 

Return to God. 2 Chr. 7 : 14. Job 22 : 23, 27. 

Ask in faith. Mat. 21 : 22. Jas. 5 : 15. 

Ask in the name of Christ. Jno. 14 : 13. 

Ask according to God's will. 1 Jno. 5 : 14. 

Call upon God in truth. Psa. 145 : 18. 

Fear God. Psa. 145 : 19. 

Set their love upon God. Psa. 91 : 14, 15. 

Keep God's commandments. 1 Jno. 3 : 22 

Call upon God under oppression Isa. 19:20 

Call upon God under aftliction. Psa. IS : 6 
Psa. 106 : 44. Isa. 30 : 19, 20. 



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Abide in Christ. Jno. 15 : 7. 
Humble themselves. 2 Chr. 7 : 14. Psa. 9 : 12. 
Are righteous. Psa. 34 : 15. Jas. 5 : 16. 
Are poor and needy. Isa. 41 : 17. 
Saints 
Are assured of. 1 Jno. 5 : 15. 
Love God for. Psa. 116 : 1. 
Bless God for. Psa. 66 : 20. 
Praise God for. Psa. 116 : 17. Psa. 118 : 21. 
A motive for continued prayer. Psa. 116 : 2 
Denied to those who 
Ask amiss. Jas. 4:3. 
Regard iniquity in the heart. Psa. 66 : 18. 
Live in sin. Isa. 69 : 2. Jno 9 : 31. 
Offer unworthy service to God. Mai. 1 : 

7—9. 
Forsake God. Jer. 14 : 10, 12. 
I Reject the call of God. Pro. 1 : 24, 25, 28. 
I Hear not the law. Pro. 28 : 9. Zee. 7 : 1 1—13. 
Are deaf to the cry of the poor. Pro. 21 : 13 
Are blood-shedders. Isa. 1 : 15. Isa. 59 : 3. 
Are idolaters. Jer. 11 : 11-14. Eze. 8 : 

15—18. 
Are wavering. Jas. 1 : 6, 7. 
Are hypocrites. Job 27 : 8, 9. 
Are proud. Job 35 : 12, 13. 
Are self-righteous. Luke 18 : 11, 12, 14. 
Are the enemies of saints. Psa. 18 : 40, 41. 
Cruelly oppress saints. Mic. 3 : 2 — 4. 
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 17 : 20. Lot, 
Gen. 19 : 19 — 21. Jlbrahain's sei~vant, Gen 
24 ; 15—27. Jacob, Gen. 32 : 24—30. Is- 
raelites, Exo. 2 : 23, 24. Moses, Exo. 17 : 4 
—6, 11—13. Exo. 32 : 11— 14. Samson, Jud 

15 : IS, 19. Hannah, 1 Sam. 1 : 27. Samuel, 
1 Sam. 7 : 9. Solomon, I Kin. 3 : 9, 12. 
Man of God, 1 Kin. 13 : 6. Elijah, 1 Kin. 
18 : 36—33. Jas. 5 : 17, 18. El'isha, 2 Kin. 
4 : 33—35. Jehoahaz, 2 Kin. 13 : 4. Heze- 
kiah, 2 Kin. 19 : 20. Jabez, 1 Chr. 4 : 10 
^sa, 2 Chr. 14 : 11, 12. Jehoshaphat, 2 
Chr. 20 : 6—17. Manasseh, 2 Chr. 33 : 13, 
19. Ezra, ^c. Ezr. 8 : 21—23. Nehemiah, 
Neh. 4 : 9, 15. Job, Job 42 : 10. David, 
Psa. 18 : 6. Jeremiah, Lam 3 : 55, 56. Dan- 
iel, Dan. 9 : 20—23. Jonah, Jon. 2 : 2, 10. 
Zachanas, Luke 1 : 13. Blind man, Luke 
18 : 38, 41—43. Thief on the Cross, Luke 
23 : 42, 43. Apostles, Acts 4 : 29—31. Cor- 
nelius, Acts 10 : 4, 31. Primilive Chris- 
tians, Acts 12 : 5, 7. Paul and Silas, Acts 

16 : 25, 26. Paul, Acts 23 : 8. 
Refusal of exemplified. Saul, 1 Sam. 28 : 

15. Elders of Israel, Eze. 20 : 3. Phan- 
sees. Mat. 23 : 14. 

No. 220. PRECIOUSNESS or CHRIST. 

To God. Mat 3:17. 1 Pet. 2 : 4. 

To Saints. Song of Sol. 5 : 10. Phi. 3:8. I 

Pet. 2:7. 
On .\ccount of his 

Goodness and beauty . Zee. 9 : 17. 

Excellence and grace. Psa. 45 : 2. 

Name. Song of Sol. 1 : 3. Heb. 1 : 4. 

Atonement. 1 Pet. 1 : 19, with Heb. 12 :24. 



"Words. Jno. 6 : 68. 

Promises. 2 Pet. 1:4. 

Care and tenderness. Isa. 40 : IL 
As the corner-stone of the Church. Isa. 28 : 

16, with 1 Pet. 2 : 6. 
.Is the source of all grace. Jno. 1 : 14. 

Col. 1 : 19. 
Unsearchable. Eph. 3 : 8. 
Illustrated. Song of Sol. 2 : 3. Song of SoL 

5 : 10—16. Mat. 13 : 44—46. 

No. 221. PRESUMPTION. 

A characteristic of the wicked. 2 Pet. 2 : 10. 
A characteristic of Antichrist. 2 The. 2 : 4. 
Exhibited in 
Opposing God. Job 15 : 25, 26. 

Wilful commission of sin. Rom. 1 : 32. 

Self-righteousness. Hos. 12 : 8. Rev. 3 : 17. 

Spiritual pride. Isa. 65 : 5. Luke 13 : 11. 

Esteeming our own ways right Pro. 12 : 
15. 

Seeking precedence. Luke 14 : 7—11. 

Planning for futurity. Luke 12 : 18. Jas. 
4:13. 

Pretending to prophecy. Deu. 18 : 22. 

Pray to be kept from sins of. Psa. 19 : 13. 

Saints avoid. Psa. 131 : 1. 

Punishment for. Num. 15 : 30. Rev. 18 • 
7,8. 
Exemplified. Builders of Babel, Gen. 11 : 4, 

Israelites, Num. 14 : 44. Korah, ^c. Num. 

16 : 3, 7. Men of Bethshemesh, 1 Sam. 6 : 

19. Uzzah, 2 Sam. 6 : 6. Jeroboam, 1 

Kin. 13 : 4. Ben^hadad, 1 Kin. 20 ; 10. Uz- 

ziah, 2 Chr. 26 : 16. Sennacherib, 2 Chr. 

32 : 13, 14. Theudas, Acts 5 : 36. Sons of 

Sceva, Acts 19 : 13, 14. IHotrephes. 3 

Jno. 9. 

No. 222. PRIDE. 

[s sin. Pro. 21 : 4. 

Hateful to God. Pro. 6 : 16, 17. Pro. 16 : 5. 
Hateful to Christ. Pro. 8 : 12, 13. 
Often originates in 

Self- righteousness. Luke 18 : 11, 12. 

Religious privileges. Zep. 3:11, 

Unsanctified knowledge. 1 Cor. 8 : 1. 

Inexperience. 1 Tim. 3 : 6. 

Possession of power. Lev. 26 : 19. Eze. 
30: 6. 

Possession of wealth. 2 Kin. 20 : 13. 
Forbidden. 1 Sam. 2 : 3 Rom. 12 : 3, 16. 
Defiles a man. Mar. 7 : 20, 22. 
Hardens the mind. Dan. 6 : 20. 
Saints 

Give not way to. Psa. 131 : I. 

Respect not, in others. Psa. 40 : 4. 

Mourn over, in others. Jer. 13 : 17. 

Hate, in others. Psa. 101 : 5. 
A hinderance to seeking God. Psa. 10 : 4. 

Hos. 7 : 10. 
.A. hinderance to improvement. Pro. 26 : 12. 
A characteristic of 

The devil. 1 Tim. 3 : 6. 

The world. 1 Jno. 2 : 16. 



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False teachers. 1 Tim. 6 : 3. 4. 

The wicked. Hab. 2 : 4, 5. Rom. 1 : 30. 
Comes from the heart. Mar. 7 : 21 — 23. 
The wicked encompassed with. Psa. 73 : 6. 
Leads men to 

Contempt and rejection of God's word and 
ministers. Jer. 43 : 2. 

A persecuting spirit. Psa. 10 : 2. 

Wrath. Pro. 21 : 24. 

Contention. Pro. 13 : 10. Pro. 28 : 25. 

Self-deception. Jer. 49 : 16. Oba. 3. 

Exhortation against. Jer. 13 : 15. 

Is FOLLOWED BY 

Shame. Pro. 11 : 2. 

Debasement. Pro. 29 : 23. Isa. 2S : 3. 

Destruction. Pro. 16 : 18. Prov. 18 : 12. 

Shall abound in the last days. 2 Tim. 3 : 2. 
Woe to. Isa. 28:1,3. 
They who are guilty of, shall be 

Resisted. Jas. 4 : 6. 

Brought into contempt. Isa. 23 : 9. 

Recompensed. Psa. 31 : 23. 

Marred. Jer. 13 : 9. 

Subdued. Exo. 18 : U. Isa. 13 : 11. 

Brought low. Psa. 18 : 27. Isa. 2 : 12. 

Abased. Dan. 4 : 37, with Mat. 23 : 12. 

Scattered. Luke 1 : 51. 

Punished. Zep. 2 : 10, 11. Mal. 4 : 1. 
Exemplified. Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 17 : 23. He- 

zekiah, 2 Chr. 32 : 25. Pharaoh, Neh. 9 : 

10. Haman, Est. 3 : 5. Moab, Isa. 16 : 6. 

Tyre, Isa. 23 : 9. Isi-opI, Isa. 28 : 1. Hos. 

6 : 6, 9. Judah, Jer. 13 : 9. Babylon, Jer. 

50 -.29, 32. Jlssyria, Eze.31 : 3, 10. Ne- 
buchadnezzar. Dan. 4 : 30. Dan. 5 : 20. 

Belshazzar, Dan. 5 : 22, 23. Edom, Oba 

3. Scnbes, Mar. 12 : 38, 39. Herod, Acts 

12 : 21—23. Laodiceans, Rev. 3 : 17. 
No. 223. PRIVILEGES OF SAINTS. 
Abiding in Christ. Jno. 15 : 4, 5. 
Partaking of the Divine nature. 2 Pet. 1 : 4. 
Access to God by Christ. Eph. 3 : 12. 
Being of the household of God. Eph. 2 : 19. 
Membership with the Church of the first- 
born. Heb. 12 : 23. 
Having 

Christ for their Shepherd. Isa. 40 : 11. 
with Jno. 10 : 14, 16. 

Christ for their Intercessor. Rom. 8 : 34. 
Heb. 7 : 25. 1 Jno. 2 : 1. 

The promises of God. 2 Cor. 7:1.2 Pet. 1 : 4. 
The possession of all things. 1 Cor. 3 : 21, 22. 
All things working together for their good. 

Rom. 8 : 28. 2 Cor. 4 : 15—17. 
Their names written in the book of life. 

Rev. 13 : 8. Rev. 20 : 15. 
Having god for their 

King. Psa. 5 : 2. Psa. 44 : 4. Isa. 44 : 6. 

Glory. Psa. 3 : 3. Isa. 60 : 19. 

Salvation. Psa. 18 : 2. Psa. 27 : 1. 

Father. Deu. 32 : 6. Isa. 64 : 8. 

Redeemer. Psa. 19 : 14. Isa. 43 : 14. 

Friend. 2 Chr. 20 : 7, with Jas. 2 : 23. 

Helper. Psa. 33 : 20. Heb. 13 : 6. 



Keeper. Psa. 121 : 4, 5. 

Deliverer. 2 Sam. 22 : 2. Psa. 18 : 2. 

Strength. Psa. 18 : 2. Psa. 46 : 1. 

Refuge. Psa. 46 : 1 11. Isa. 25 : 4. 

Shield. Gen. 15 : 1. Psa. 84 : 11. 

Tower. 2 Sam. 22 : 3. Psa. 61 : 3. 

Light. Psa. 27 : 1. Isa. 60 : 19. 

Guide. Psa. 49 : 14. Isa. 68 : 11. 

Law-giver. Neh. 9 : 13, 14. Isa 33 : 22. 

Habitation. Psa. 90 : 1. Psa. 91 : 9. 

Portion. Psa 73 : 26. Lam. 3 : 24. 
Union in God and Christ. Jno. 17 : 21. 
Committing themselves to God. Psa. 31 : 5. 

Acts 7 : 59. 2 Tim. 1 : 12. 
Calling upon God in trouble. Psa. 50 : 15. 
Suftbring for Christ. Acts 6 : 41. Phi. 1 : 29. 
Profiting by chastisement. Heb. 12 : 10, IL 
Pleading the covenant. Jer. 14 : 21. 
Being secure during public calamities. Job 

5 : 22, 23. Psa. 91 : 5—7. 

Interceding for others. Gen. 18 : 23—33. Isa. 
62 : 7. Jas. 5 : 16. 

No. 224. PROCRASTINATION. 
Condemned by Christ. Luke 9 : 59—62. 
Saints avoid. Psa. 27 : 8. Psa. 119 : 60. 

To BE AVOIDED IN 

Hearkening to God. Psa. 95 : 7, 8, with 
Heb. 3 : 7, 8. 

Seeking God. Isa. 55 : 6. 

Glorifying God. Jer. 13 : 16. 

Keeping God's commandments. Psa. 119:60. 

Making offerings to God. Exo. 22 : 29. 

Performance of vows. Deu. 23 : 21. Ecc. 6:4. 
Motives for avoiding. 

The present the accepted time. 2 Cor. 6 : 2. 

The present the best time. Ecc. 12 : 1. 

The uncertainty of life. Pro. 27 : 1 . 
Danger of, illustrated. Mat. 5 : 25. Luke 13: 25. 
Exemplified. Lot, Gen. 19 : 16. Felix, Acts 
24 : 25. 

No. 225. PROMISES OF GOD, THE. 
Contained in the scriptures. Rom. 1 : 2. 
Made in Christ. Eph. 3:6. 2 Tim. 1 : 1. 
Made to 

Christ. Gal. 3 : 16, 19. 

Abraham. Gen. 12 : 3, 7, with Gal. 3 : 16. 

Isaac. Gen. 26 : 3, 4. 

Jacob. Gen. 28 : 14. 

David. 2 Sam. 7 : 12. Psa. 89 : 35, 36. 

The Fathers. Acts 13 : 32. Acts 26 : 6, 7. 

AH who are called of God. Acts 2 : 39. 

Those who love him. Jas. 1 : 12. Jas. 2 : 5. 
Confirmed by an oath. Psa. 89 : 3, 4. Heb. 

6 : 17. 

The covenant established upon. Heb. 8 : 6. 
God is faithful to. Tit. 1 : 2. Heb 10 : 23. 
God remembers. Psa. 105 : 42. Luke 1 : 54, 55. 
Are 

Good. 1 Kin. 8 : 56. 

Holy. Psa. 105 : 42. 

Exceeding great and -precious. 2 Pet. 1 : 4. 

Confirmed in Christ. Rom. 15 : 8. 

Yea and amen in Christ. 2 Cor. 1 : 20. 



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Fulfilled in Christ. 2 Sam. 7 : 12, with 

Acts 13 : 23. Luke 1 : 69—73. 
Through the righteousness of faith. Rom. 

4 : 13, 16. 
Obtained through faith. Heb. 11 : 33. 
Given to those who believe. Gal. 3 : 22. 
Inherited through faith and patience. Heb. 

6 : 12, 15. Heb. 10 : 36. 
Performed in due season. Jer. 33 : 14. 
Acts 7 : 17. Gal. 4 : 4. 
Not one shall fail. Jos. 23 : 14. 1 Kin. S : 66. 
The law not against. Gal. 3 : 21. 
The law could not disannul. Gal. 3 : 17. 
Subjects of ; 
Christ. 2 Sam. 7 : 12, 13, with Acts 13 : 

22, 23. 
The Holy Ghost. Acts 2 : 33. Eph. 1 : 13. 
The gospel. Rom. 1 : 1, 2. 
Life in Christ. 2 Tim. 1:1. 
A crown of life. Jas. 1 : 12. 
Eternal life. Tit. 1:2. 1 Jno. 2 : 25. 
The life that now is. 1 Tim. 4 : 8. 
Adoption. 2 Cor. 6 : 18, with 2 Cor. 7 : 1. 
Preservation in affliction. Isa.43 : 2. 
Blessing. Deu. 1:11. 
Forgiveness of sins. Isa. 1 : 18. Heb. 8 : 12. 
Putting the law into the heart. Jer. 31 : 

33, with Heb. 8 : 10. 
Second coming of Christ. 2 Pet. 3 : 4. 
New heavens and earth. 2 Pet. 3 : 13, 
Entering into rest. Jos. 22 : 4, with Heb. 
4 : 1. 
Should lead to perfecting holiness. 2 Cor. 

7: 1. 
The inheritance of the saints is of. Rom. 

4 : 13. Gal. 3 : 18. 
Saints 
Children of. Rom. 9 : 8. Gal. 4 : 28. 
Heirs of. Gal. 3 : 29. Heb. 6 : 17. Heb. 

11 : 9. 
Stagger not at. Rom. 4 : 20. 
Have implicit confidence in. Heb. 11 : 11. 
Expect the performance of. Luke 1 : 33, 

45. 2 Pet. 3 : 13. 
Sometimes, through infirmity, tempted to 

doubt. Psa. 77 : 8, 10. 
Plead, in prayer. Gen. 32 : 9, 12. 1 Chr. 

17 : 23, 26. Isa. 43 : 26. 
Should wait for the performance of. Acts 
1 :4. 
Gentiles shall be partakers of. Eph. 3 : 6. 
Man, by nature, has no interest in. Eph. 

2:12. 
Scoffers despise. 2 Pet. 3 : 3, 4. 
Fear, lest ye come short of Heb. 4 : 1. 

No. 226. PROPHECIES RESPECT- 
ING CHRIST. 

As the Son of God. Psa. 2 : 7. Fulfilled, 
Luke 1 : 32, 35. 

As the seed of the woman. Gfen. 3 : 15. Ful- 
filled, Gal 4 ; 4. 

As the seed of Abraham. Gen. 17 : 7. Gen. 
22 : 18. Fulfilled, Gal. 3 : 16. 



As the seed of Isaac. Gen. 21 : 12. Ful- 
filled, Heb. 11 : 17—19. 

As the seed of David. Psa. 132 : 11. Jer. 
23 : 6. Fulfilled, Acts 13 : 23. Rom. 1 : 3. 

His coming at a set time. Gen. 49 : 10. Dan. 
9, 24, 25. Fulfilled, Luke 2:1. 

His being born of a virgin. Isa. 7 : 14. Ful- 
filled, Mat. 1 : 18. Luke 2 : 7. 

His being called Immanuel. Isa. 7 : 14. Ful- 
filled, Mat. 1 : 22, 23. 

His being born in Bethlehem of Judea. Mic. 
5 : 2. Fulfilled, Mat. 2 : 1. Luke 2 : 4—6. 

Great persons coming to adore him. Psa 
72 : 10. Fulfilled, Mat. 2 : 1— J 1. 

The slaying of the children at Bethlehem. 
Jer. 31 : 15. Fulfilled, Mat. 2 : 16—18. 

His being called out of Egypt. Hos. 11:1. 
Fulfilled, Mat. 2 : 15. 

His being preceded by John the Baptist. 
Isa. 40 : 3. Mai. 3 : 1. Fulfilled, Mat. 3:1,3. 
Luke 1 : 17. 

His being anointed with the Spirit. Psa. 
45 :7. Isa. 11 : 2. Isa. 61 : 1. Fulfilled, 
Mat. 3 : 16. Jno. 3 : 34. Acts 10 : 38. 

His being a Prophet like unto Moses. Deu. 
18 : 16—18. Fulfilled, Acts 3 : 20—22. 

His being a Priest after the order of Melchi- 
zedek. Psa. 110 : 4. Fulfilled, Heb 5 : 5, 6. 

His entering on his public ministry. Isa. 
61 : 1, 2. Fulfilled, Luke 4 : 16—21, 43. 

His ministry commencing in Galilee. Isa. 
: 1, 2. Fulfilled, Mat. 4 : 12—16, 23. 

His entering publicly into Jerusalem. Zee. 
: 9. Fulfilled, Mat. 21 : 1—6. 

His coming into the temple. Hag. 2 : 7, 9. 
Mai. 3 : 1. Fulfilled, Mat. 21 : 12. Luke 
2 : 27—32. Jno. 2 : 13—16. 

His poverty. Isa. 53 : 2. Fulfilled, Mar. 
6 : 3. Luke 9 : 58. 

His meekness and want of ostentation. Isa. 
42 : 2. Fulfilled, Mat. 12 : 15, 16, 19. 

His tenderness and compassion. Isa. 40 : 11. 
Isa. 42 : 3. Fulfilled, Mat. 12 : 16, 20. Heb. 
4 : 16. 

His being without guile. Isa. 53 : 9. Ful- 
filled, 1 Pet. 2 : 22. 

His zeal. Psa. 69 : 9. Fulfilled, Jno. 2 : 17. 

His preaching by parables. Psa. 78 : 2. Ful- 
filled, Mat. 13 : 34, 35. 

His working miracles. Isa. 35 : 5, 6. Ful- 
filled, Mat. 11 : 4—6. Jno. 11 : 47. 

His bearing reproach. Psa. 22 : 6. Psa. 69 : 7, 
9, 20. Fulfilled, Rom. 15 : 3. 

His being rejected by his brethren. Psa. 69 : 8. 
Isa. 53 : 3. Fulfilled, Jno. 1:11. Jno. 7 : 5 

His being a stone of stumbling to the Jews. 
Isa. 8 : 14. Fulfilled, Rom. 9 : 32. 1 Pet. 2 : 8 

His being hated bv the Jews. Psa. 69 : 4. 
Isa 49 : 7. Fulfilled, Jno. 15 : 24, 25. 

His being rejected by the Jewish rulers. Psa. 
118 : 22. Fulfilled, Mat. 21 : 42. Jno. 7 : 43. 

That Jews and Gentiles should combine 
against him. Psa. 2 : 1, 2. Fulfilled, Luke 
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His being betrayed by a friend. Psa. 41 : 9 

Psa 55 : 12—14. Fulfilled, Jno. 13 : 18, 21. 
His disciples forsaking him. Zee. 13 : 7. 

Fulfilled, Mat. 26 : 31, 56. 
His being sold for thirty pieces of silver. 

Zee. 11 : 12. Fulfilled, Mat. 26 : 15. 
His price being given for the potter's field. 

Zee. 11 : 13. Fulfilled, Mat. 27 : 7. 
The intensity of his sufferings. Psa. 22 : 14. 

15. Fulfilled, Luke 22 : 42, 44. 
His sufterings being for others. Isa. 63 : 4— 

6, 12. Dan. 9 : 26. Fulfilled, Mat. 20 : 28. 
His patience and silence under sufterings. 

Isa. 53 : 7. Fulfilled, Mat. 26 : 63. Mat, 

27 : 12—14. 
His being smitten on the cheek. Mic. 5 : 1. 

Fulfilled, Mat. 27 : 30. 
His visage being marred. Isa. 62 : 14. Isa 

53 : 3. Fulfilled, Jno. 19 : 5. 
His being spitted on and scourged. Isa. 50 

6. Fulfilled, Mar. 14 : 65. Jno. 19 : 1. 
His hands and feet being nailed to the cross. 

Psa. 22 : 16. Fulfilled, Jno. 19 : 18. Jno. 

20 : 25. 
His being forsaken by God. Psa. 22 : 1. Ful 

filled, Mat. 27 : 46. 
His being mocked. Psa. 22 : 7, 3. Fulfilled, 

Mat. 27 : 39—44. 
Gall and vinegar being given him to drink. 

Psa. 69 : 21. Fulfilled, Mat. 27 : 34. 
His garments being parted and lots cast for 

his vesture. Psa. 22 : 18. Fulfilled, Mat 

27 : 35. 
His being numbered with the transgressors 

Isa. 53 : 12. Fulfilled, Mar. 15 : 28. 
His intercession for his murderers. Isa. 63 : 

12. Fulfilled, Luke 23 : 34. 
His death. Isa. 53 : 12. FulfiUed, Mat. 27 : 60. 
That a bone of him should not be broken 

Exo. 12 : 46. Psa. 34 : 20. FulfiUed, Jno 

19 : 33, 36. 
His being pierced. Zee. 12 : 10. Fulfilled 

Jno. 19 : 34, 37. 
His being buried with the rich. Isa. 63 : 9 

Fulfilled, Mat. 27 : 57—60. 
His flesh not seeing corruption. Psa. 16 : 10. 

Fulfilled, Acts 2 : 31. 
His resurrection. Psa. 16 : 10. Isa. 26 : 19. 

Fulfilled, Luke 24 : 6, 31, 34. 
His ascension. Psa 63 : 13. Fulfilled, Luke 

24 : 61. Acts 1 : 9. 
His sitting on the right hand of God. Psa. 

110 : 1. Fulfilled, Heb. 1 : 3. 
His exercising the priestly olRce in heaven. 

Zee. 6 : 13. Fulfilled, Rom. 8 : 34. 
His being the chief corner-stone of the 

Church. Isa. 28: 16. Fulfilled, 1 Pet. 2 : 6, 7 
His being King in Zion. Psa. 2 : 6. Fulfilled 

Luke 1 : 32. Jno. 18 : 33—37. 
The conversion of the Gentiles to him. Isa 

11 : 10. Isa. 42 : 1. Fulfilled, Mat. 12 : 17, 

21. Jno. 10 : 16. Acts 10 : 45, 47. 
His righteous government. Psa. 45 : 6, 7. 

Fulfilled, Jno. 5 : 30. Rev. 19 : 11. 



His universal dominion. Psa. 72 : 8. Dan. 7 : 

14. Fulfilled, Phi. 2 : 9, 11. 
The perpetuity of his kingdom. Isa. 9 : 7. 

Dan. 7 : 14. Fulfilled, Luke 1 : 32, 33. 
No. 227. PROPHECY. 
Is the foretelling of future events. Gen. 49 : 

1. Num. 24 : 14. 
God is the Author of. Isa. 44 : 7. Isa. 45 : 21. 
God gives, through Christ. Rev. 1 : 1. 
A gift of Christ. Eph. 4 : 11. Rev. 11:3. 
A gift of the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor 12 : 10. 
Came not by the will of man. 2 Pet. 1 : 21. 
Given from the beginring. Luke 1 : 70. 
Is a sure word. 2 Pet. 1 : 19. 
They who uttered, 

Raised up by God. Amos 2 : 11, 

Ordained by God. 1 Sam. 3 : 20. Jer. 1 : 5. 

Sent by God. 2 Chr. 36 : 16. Jer. 7 : 25. 

Sent by Christ. Mat. 23 : 34. 

Filled with the Holy Ghost. Luke 1 : 67. 

Moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pet. 1 : 21. 

Spake by the Holy Ghost. Acts 1 : 16. 
Acts 11 : 28. Acts 28 : 25. 

Spake in the name of the Lord. 2 Chr. 
33 : 18. Jas. 6 : 10. 

Spake with authority. 1 Kin. 17 : 1. 
God accomplishes. Isa. 44 : 26. Acts 3 : 18. 
Christ the great subject of. Acts 3 : 22—24. 

Acts 10: 43. 1 Pet. 1 : 10, 11. 
Fulfilled respecting Christ. Luke 24 : 44. 
Gift of, promised. Joel 2 : 28, with Acts 

2 : 16, 17. 
Is for the benefit of after ages. 1 Pet. 1 : 12. 
Is as a light in a dark place. 2 Pet. 1 : 19. 
Is not of private interpretation. 2 Pet. 1 : 20. 
Despise not. 1 The. 5 : 20. 
Give heed to. 2 Pet. 1 : 19. 
Receive in faith. 2 Chr. 20 : 20. Luke 24 : 26. 
Blessedness of reading, hearing, and keep- 
ing. Rev. 1 : 3. Rev. 22 : 7. 
Guilt of pretending to the gift of. Jer. 14 : 

14. Jer. 23 : 13, 14. Eze. 13 : 2, 3. 
Punishment for 

Not giving ear to. Neh. 9 : 30. 

Adding to, or taking from. Rev. 22 : 18, 19. 

Pretending to the gift of. Deu. 18 : 20. 
Jer. 14 : 15. Jer. 23 : 15. 
Gift of, sometimes possessed by unconvert- 
ed men. Num. 24 : 2—9. 1 Sam. 19 : 20, 

23. Mat. 7:22. Jno. 11 : 49— 51. 1 Cor. 

13 : 2. 
How tested. Deu. 13 : 1—3. Deu. 18 : 22. 

No. 228. PROTECTION. 

God is able to afford. 1 Pet. 1 : 6. Jude 24. 
God is faithful to afford. 1 The. 5 : 23, 24. 

2 The. 3 : 3. 
Of god, is 

Indispensable. Psa. 127 : 1. 

Seasonable. Psa. 46 : 1. 

Unfailing. Deu. 31 : 6. Jos. 1 : 5 

Effectual. Jno. 10 : 28—30. 2 Cor. 12 : 9. 

Uninterrupted. Psa. 121 : 3. 
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Perpetual. Psa. 121 : 8. 

Often aflbrded through means inadequate 

in themselves. Jud. 7:7. 1 .Sam 17 : 

45, bO. 2 Chr. 14 : 11. 

Is AFFORDED TO 

Those who hearken to God. Pro. 1 : 33. 
Returning sinners. Job 22 : 23, 25. 
The perfect in heart. 2 Chr. 16 : 9. 
The poor. Psa. 14 : 6. Psa. 72 : 12—14. 
The oppressed. Psa. 9:9. 
The Church. Psa. 48 : 3. Zee. 2 : 4, 5. 

Is VOUCHSAFED TO SAINTS, IN 

Preserving them. Psa. 145 : 20. 

Strengthening them. 2 Tim. 4 : 17. 

Upholding them. Psa. 37 : 17, 24. Psa. 
63 : 8. 

Keeping their feet. 1 Sam. 2 : 9. Pro. 3 : 26. 

Keeping them from evil. 2 The. 3 : 3. 

Keeping them from falling. Jude 24. 

Keeping them in the way. Exo. 23 : 20. 

Keeping them from temptation. Rev. 3 : 10. 

Providing a refuge for them. Pro. 14 : 26. 
Isa. 4 : 6. Isa, 32 : 2. 

Defending them against their enemies. 
Deu. : 20 : 1—4. Deu. 33 : 27. Isa. 59 : 19. 

Defeating the counsels of enemies. Isa. 
8 : 10. 

Temptation. 1 Cor. 10 : 13. 2 Pet. 2 : 9. 

Persecution. Luke 21 : 18. 

Calamities Psa. 57 : 1. Psa. 69 : 16. 

All dangers. Psa. 91 : 3—7. 

All places. Gen. 23 : 15. 2 Chr. 16 : 9. 

Sleep. Psa. 3 : 5. Psa. 4 : 8. Pro. 3 : 24. 

Death. Psa. 23 : 4. 
Saints 

Acknowledge God as their. Psa. 18 : 2. 
Psa. 62 : 2. Psa. 89 : 18. 

Pray for. Psa. 17 : 5, 8. Isa. 51 : 9. 

Praise God for. Psa. 5:11. 
Withdrawn from the 

Disobedient. Lev. 26 : 14—17. 

Backsliding. Jos. 23 : 12, 13. Jud. 10 : 13. 

Presumptuous. Num. 14 : 40 — 45. 

Unbelieving. Isa. 7 : 9. 

Obstinately impenitent. Mat. -23 : 33. 
Not to be found in 

Idols. Deu. 32 : 37—39. Isa. 46 : 7. 

Man. Psa. 146 : 3. Isa. 30 : 7. 

Riches. Pro. 11:4, 28. Zep. 1 : 18. 

Hosts. Jos. 11 : 4—8, with Psa. 33 : 16. 

Horses. Psa. 33 : 17. Pro. 21 : 31. 
Illustrated. Deu. 32 : 11. Psa. 125 : 1, 2. 

Pro. 18 : 10. Isa. 25 : 4. Isa. 31 : 5. Luke 

13 : 34. 
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 15 : 1. Jacob, 

Gen. 48 : 16. Joseph, Gen. 49 : 23—25. Is- 
rael, Jos. 24 : 17. David, Psa. 18 : 1, 2. 

Shadrach, ^c. Dan. 3 : 28. Daniel, Dan. 

6 : 22. Peter, Acts 12 : 4—7. Paul, Acts 

18 : 10. Acts 26 : 17. 

No. 229. PROVIDENCE OF GOD, 

THE. 
Is his care over his works. Psa. 145 : 9. 



Is exercised in 
Preserving his creatures. Neh. 9 : 6. Psa. 

36 : 6. Mat. 10 : 29. 
Providing for his creatures. Psa. 104 : 27. 

28. Psa. 136 : 25. Psa. 147 : 9. Mat. 6 : 26. 
The special preservation of saints. Psa. 

37:28. Psa. 91:11. Mat. 10 : 30. 
Prospering saints. Gen. 24 : 48, .56. 
Protecting saints. Psa. 91:4. Psa. 140 : 7. 
Delivering saints. Psa. 91 : 3. Isa. 31 : 5. 
Leading saints. Deu. 8 : 2, 15. Isa. 63 : 12. 
Bringing his words to pass. Num. 26 : 65. 

Jos. 21 : 45. Luke 21 : 32, 33. 
Ordering the ways of men. Pro. 16 ; 9. 

Pro. 19 : 21. Pro. 20 : 24. 
Ordaining the conditions and circumstan- 
ces of men. 1 Sam. 2 : 7, 8. Psa. 76 : 6, 7. 
Determining the period of human life. 

Psa. 31 : 15. Psa 39 : 5. Acts 17 : 26. 
Defeating wicked designs. Exo. 15 : 9 — 

11. 2 Sam. 17 : 14, 15. Psa 33 : 10. 
Overruling wicked designs for good. Gen. 

45 : 5—7. Gen. 60 : 20. Phi. 1 : 12. 
Preserving the course of nature. Gen. 8 : 

22. Job 26 : 10. Psa. 104 : 6— 9. 
Directing all events. Jos. 7 : 14. 1 Sam. 

6 : 7—10, 12. Pro. 16 : 33. Isa. 44 : 7. 

Acts 1 : 26. 
Ruling the elements. Job 37 : 9—13. Isa. 

50 : 2. Jon. 1 : 4, 15. Nah. 1 : 4. 
Ordering the minutest matters. Mat. 10 : 

29, 30. Luke 21 : 18. 

Is righteous. Psa. 145 : 17. Dan. 4 : 37. 
Is ever watchful. Psa. 121 : 4. Isa. 27 : 3. 
Is all-pervading. Psa. 139 : 1 — 5. 
Sometimes dark and mysterious. Psa. 36 : 6. 

Psa. 73 : 16. Psa. 77 : 19. Rom. 11 : 33. 
All things are ordered ey, 

For his glory. Isa. 63 : 14. 

For good to saints. Rom. 8 : 28. 
The wicked made to promote the designs of. 

Isa. 10 : 8—12. Acts 3 : 17, 18. 

To BE ACKNOWLEDGED 

In prosperity. Deu. 8 : 18. 1 Chr. 29 : 12. 

In adversity. Job 1 : 21. Psa. 119 : 76. 

In public calamities. Amos 3 : 6. 

In our daily support. Gen. 48 : 15. 

In all things. Pro. 3 : 6. 
Cannot be defeated. 1 Kin. 22 : 30, 34. Pro. 

21 : 30. 
Man's efforts are vain without Psa. 127 : 1, 

2. Pro. 21 : 31. 
Saints should 

Trust in. Mat. 6 : 33, 34 Mat. 10 : 9, 
29—31. 

Have full confidence in. Psa. 16 : 8. Psa. 
139 : 10. 

Commit their works unto. Pro. 16 : 3. 

Encourage themselves in. 1 Sam. 30 : 6. 

Pray in dependance upon. Acts 12 : 5. 

Pray to be guided by. Gen. 24 ; 12 — 14. 
Gen. 28 : 20, 21. Acts 1 : 24. 
Result of depending upon. Luke 22 : 35. 
Connected with the use of means. 1 Kin. 



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21 : 19, with 1 Kin. 22 : 37, 38. Mic. 6 : 2, 

with Luke 2 : 1—4. Aci* 27 : 22, 31, 32. 

Danger of denying. Isa. jf» : 13—17. Eze. 

2S : 2—10. Dan, 4 : 29— ,■^1 Hos. 2 : 8, 9. 

No. 230. PRGI»ENCE. 

Exhibited in the manifestiition of God's 

grace. Eph. 1 : 8. 
Exemplified by Christ. Isa. 62 : 13. Mat. 

21 : 24—27. Mat. 22 : 15 ■ 11. 
Intimately connected with wisdom. Pro. 

8 : 12. 
The wise celebrated for. Tin. 16 : 21. 
They who have, 

Get knowledge. Pro. lb : 15. 

Deal with knowledge. Pro. 13 : 16. 

Look well to their goings. Pro. 14 : 15. 

Understand the ways of God. Hos. 14 : 9. 

Understand their own ways. Pro. 14 : 8. 

Crowned with knowledge. Pro. 14 : IS. 

Not ostentatious of knowledge. Pro. 12 : 
23. 

Foresee and avoid evil. Pro. 22 : 3. 

Are preserved by it. Pro. 2:11. 

Suppress angry feelings, &c. Pro. 12 : 16. 
Pro. 19 : 11. 

Regard reproof. Pro. 15 : 5. 

Keep silence in the evil time. Amos 5 : 13. 
Saints act with. Psa. 112 : 5. 
Saints should specially exercise, in their in- 
tercourse with unbelievers. Col. 4 : 5. 
Virtuous wives act with. Pro. 31 : 16, 26. 
The young should cultivate. Pro. 3 : 21. 
Of the wicked 

Fails in times of perplexity. Jer. 49 : 7. 

Keeps them from the knowledge of the 
gospel. Mat. 11 : 25. 

Denounced by God. Isa. 5 : 21. Isa. 29 : 15. 

Defeated by God. Isa. 29 : 14. 1 Cor. 1 : 19. 
Necessity for— Illustrated. Luke 14 : 28— 32. 
Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 32 : 3—23. Joseph, 

Gen. 41 : 39. Jethro, Exo. 18 : 19, &c. 

Gideon, Jud. 8 : 1—3. David, 1 Sam. 16 : 8 

.Aged Counsellors of Rehoboam, 1 Kin. 12 : 

7. Solomon, 2 Chr. 2 : 12. Nehemiah, Neh 

2 : 12—16. Neh. 4 : 13—18. Gamaliel 

Acts 5 : 34 — 39. Sergius Paulus, Acts 13 ; 

7. Paul, Acts 23 : 6. 

No. 231. PUNISHMENT OF THE 
WICKED, THE. 

Is from God. Lev. 26 : 18. Isa. 13 : 11 
On account of their 

Sin. Lam. 3 : 39. 

Iniquity. Jer. 36 : 31. Amos 3 : 2. 

Idolatry. Lev. 26 : 30. Isa. 10 : 10, 11. 

Rejection of the law of God. Hos. 4:6—9 

Ignorance of God. 2 The. 1 : 8. 

Evil ways and doings. Jer. 21 : 14. Hos 
4 : 9. Hos. 12 : 2. 

Pride. Isa 10 : 12. Isa. 24 : 21. 

Unbelief Rom. 11 : 20. Heb. 3 : 18, 19. 

Covetousness. Isa. 57 : 17. Jer. 51 : 13. 



Oppressing. Isa. 49 : 26. Jer. 30 : 16, 20. 

Persecuting. Jer. 11:21, 22. Mat. 23 : 
34—36. 

Disobeying God. Neh. 9 : 26, 27. Eph. 
6:6. 

Disobeying the gospel. 2 The. 1 : 8. 
Is the fruit of their sin. Job 4 : 8. Pro. 22 : 

8. Rom. 6:21. Gal. 6 : 8. 
Is the reward of their sin. Psa. 91 : 8. Isa. 

3 : 11. Jer. 16 : 18. Rom. 6 : 23. Heb. 2 : 2. 
Often brought about by their evil designs. 

Est. 7 : 10. Psa. 37 : 15. Psa. 57 : 6. 
Often commences in this life. Pro. 11 : 31. 
In this life by 

Sickness. Lev. 26 : 16. Psa. 78 : 60. 

Famine. Lev. 26 ; 19, 20, 26, 29. Psa. 
107 : 34. 

Noisome beasts. Lev. 26 : 22. 

War. Lev. 26 : 25, 32, 33. Jer. 6 : 4. 

Deliverance unto enemies. Neh. 9 : 27. 

Fear. Lev. 26 : 36, 37. Job 18 : 11. 

Trouble and distress. Isa. 8 : 22. Zep. 

I :15 

Cutting oft'. Psa. 94 : 23. 
Bringing down their pride. Isa. 13 : 11. 
Future, shall be awarded by Christ. Mat. 

16 : 27. Mat. 25 : 31, 41. 
Future, described as 
Hell. Mat. 5 : 29. Luke 12 : 5. 
Darkness. Mat. 8 : 12. 2 Pet. 2 : 17. 
Resurrection of damnation. Jno. 5 : 29. 
Rising to shame and everlasting contempt. 

Dan. 12 : 2. 
Everlasting destruction. Psa. 52 : 5. Psa. 

92 : 7. 2 The. 1 : 9. 
Everlasting fire. Mat. 25 : 41. Jude 7. 
Eternal death. Rom. 6 : 23. Rev. 21 : 8. 
Damnation of hell. Mat. 23 . 33. 
Eternal damnation. Mar. 3 : 29. 
Blackness of darkness. 2 Pet 2 : 17. Jude 13. 
Everlasting burnings. Isa. 33 : 14. 
Wine of the wrath of God. Rev. 14 : 10. 
Torment with fire. Rev. 14 : 10. 
Torment for ever and ever. Rev. 14 : 11. 
The righteousness of God requires. 2 The. 

1 :6. 
Often sudden and unexpected. Psa. 35 : 8. 

Psa. 64 : 7. Pro. 29 : 1. 1 The. 5 : 3. 
Shall be 
According to their deeds. Mat 16 : 27. 

Rom. 2 :6, 9. 2 Cor. 6: 10. 
According to the knowledge possessed 

by them. Luke 12 : 47, 48. 
Increased by neglect of privileges. Mat. 

II : 21—24. Luke 10 : 13—15. 
Without mitigation. Luke 16 : 23—26. 
Accompanied by remorse. Isa. 66 : 24, 

with Mar. 9 : 44. 
No combination avails against. Pro. 11 : 21. 
Deferred, emboldens them in sin. Ecc 8:11. 
Should be a warning to -others. Num. 26 : 

10. Jude 7. 
Consummation at the day of judgment. Mat. 

25 : 31, 46. Rom. 2 : 6, 16. 2 Pet. 2 : 9. 



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No. 232. REBELLION AGAINST 
GOD. 

Forbidden. Num. 14 : 9. Jos. 22 : 19. 
Provokes God. Num. 16 : 30. Neh. 9 : 26. 
Provokes Christ. Exo. 23 : 20, 21, with 1 

Cor. 10 : 9. 
Vexes the Holy Spirit. Isa. 63 : 10. 
Exhibited in 
Unbelief. Deut. 9 : 23. Psa. 106 : 24, 25. 
Rejecting his government. 1 Sam. 8 : 7. 
Revolting from him. Isa 1 : 5. Isa. 31 : 6. 
Despising his law. Neh. 9 : 26. 
Despising his counsels. Psa. 107 : U. 
Distrusting his power. Eze. 17 :lb. 
Murmuring against him. Num. 20 : 3, 10. 
Refusing to hearken to him. Deu. 9 : 23. 

Eze. 20:8. Zee. 7 : 11. 
Departing from him. Isa. 59 : 13. 
Rebelling against governors appointed by 

him. Jos. 1 : 18. 
Departing from his precepts. Dan. 9 : 5. 
Departing from his instituted worship. 

Exo. 32 : 8, 9. Jos. 22 : 16—19. 
Sinning against light. Job 24 : 13. 
Walking after our own thoughts. Isa. 
65 :2. 
Connected with. 

Stubbornness. Deu. 31 : 27. 
Injustice and corruption. Isa. 1 : 23. 
Contempt of God. Psa. 107 : 11. 
Man is prone to. Deu. 31 : 27. 
The heart is the seat of. Jer. 5 : 23. Heb. 

3 : 12. 
They who are guilty of, 
Aggravate their sin by. Job 34 : 37. 
Practise hypocrisy to hide. Hos. 7 : 14. 
Persevere in. Deu. 9 : 7, 24. 
Increase in, though chastised. Isa. 1 : 5. 
Warned not to exalt themselves. Psa. 66 : 7. 
Denounced. Isa- 30 : 1. 
Have God as their enemy. Isa. 63 : 10. 
Have God's hand against them. 1 Sam. 

12 : 15, with Psa. 106 : 26, 27. 
impoverished for. Psa. 68 : 6. 
Brought low for. Psa. 107 : 11, 12. 
Delivered into the hands of enemies on 

account of Neh. 9 : 26, 27. 
Cast out in their sins for. Psa. 6 : 10. 
Cast out of the Church for. Eze. 20 : 38. 
Restored through Christ alone. Psa. 68 : 
18. 
Heinousness of. 1 Sam. 15 : 23. 
Guilt of 
Aggravated by God's fatherly care. lea. 

1 : 2. 
Aggravated by God's unceasing invita- 
tions to return to him. Isa. 65 : 2. 
To be deprecated. Jos. 22 : 29. 
To be confessed. Lam. 1 : 18, 20. Dan. 9 : 5. 
God alone can forgive. Dan. 9 : 9. 
God is ready to forgive. Neh. 9 : 17. 
j Religious instruction designed to prevent. 
Psa. 78 : 5, 8. 



Promises to those who avoid. Deu. 28 : 

1—13. 1 Sam. 12 : 14. 
Forgiven upon repentance. Neh. 9 : 26, 27. 
Ministers 

Cautioned against. Eze.2:S. 

Sent to those guilty of Eze. 2 : 3 — 7. Eze. 
3 : 4—9. Mar. 12 : 4—8. 

Should warn against. Num. 14 : 9. 

Should testify against. Isa, 30 : 8. 9. Eze. 
17 : 12. Eze. 44 : 6. 

Should remind their people of past. Deu. 
9:7. Deu. 31: 27. 
Punishment for. Lev. 26 : 14—39. i Sam. 

12:15. Isa. 1:20. Jer. 4 : 16— 18. Eze. 

20 : 8, 33. 
Punishment for teaching. Jer. 28 : 16. 
Ingratitude of— Illustrated. Isa. 1 : 2, 3. 
Exemplified. Pharaoh, Exo. 5 ; 1,2. Korah, 

4-c. Num. 16 : 11. 3Ioses andt^aron, Num. 

20 : 12, 24. Israelites, Deu. 9, 23, 24. Saul, 

1 Sam. 15 : 9, 23. Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 12 : 
28-33. Zedekiah, 2 Chr. 36 : 18. King- 
dom of Israel, Hos. 7 : 14. Hos. 13 : 16. 

No. 233. RECONCILIATION WITH 

GOD. 

Predicted. Dan. 9 : 24, with Isa. 53 : 5. 
Proclaimed by angels at the birth of Christ. 

Luke 2 : 14. 
Blotting out the hand-writing of ordinances 

is necessary to. Eph. 2 : 16. Col. 2 : 14. 
Effected for men 

By God in Christ. 2 Cor. 5 : IS. 

By Christ as High Priest Heb. 2 : 17. 

By the death of Christ. Rom. 5 : 10. Eph. 
2 : 16. Col. I : 21, 22. 

By the blood of Christ. Eph. 2 : 13. Col. 
1 :20. 

While alienated from God. Col. 1 : 21. 

While enemies to God. Rom. 5 : 10. 
The ministry of, committed to ministers. 

2 Cor. 5 : 18, 19. 

Ministers, in Christ's stead, should beseech 

men to seek. 2 Cor. 5 : 20. 
Effects of. 

Peace with God. Eph. 2 : 16, 17. 

Access to God. Eph. 2 : 18. 

Union of Jews and Gentiles. Eph. 2 : 14. 

Union of things in heaven and earth. 
Col. 1 : 20, with Eph. 1 : 10. 
A pledge of final salvation. Rom. 6 : 10. 
Necessity for— Illustrated. Mat 5 : 24—26. 
Typified. Lev. 8 : 15. Lev. 18 : 20. 

No. 234. REDEMPTION. 
Defined. 1 Cor. 7 : 23. 
Is of God. Isa. 44 : 21—23, with Luke 1 : 68. 
Is by Christ. Mat. 20 : 28. Gal. 3 : 13. 
Is by the blood of Christ. Acts 20 : 28. Heb. 

9 : 12. 1 Pet. 1 : 19. Rev. 5 : 9. 
Christ sent to effect. Gal. 4 : 4, 5. 
Christ is made, unto us. 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 

Is FROM 

The bondage of the law. Gal. 4 : 5. 
The curse of the law. Gal. 3 : 13. 



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The power of sin. Rom. 6 : 18, 22. 

The power of the grave. Psa. 49 : 15. 

All troubles. Psa. 25 : 22. 

All iniquity. Psa. 130 : 8. Tit. 2 : 14. 

AU eviL Gen. 48 : 16. 

This present evil world. Gal. 1 : 4. 

Vain conversation. 1 Pet. 1 : 18. 

Enemies. Psa. 106 : 10, 11. Jer. 15 : 21. 

Death. Hos. 13 : 14. 

Destruction. Psa. 103 : 4. 
INfan cannot eftect. Psa. 49 : 7. 
Corruptible thirds cannot purchase. 1 Pet. 

1 :18. 
Procures fok us 

Justification. Rom. 3 : 24. 

Forgiveness of sin. Eph. 1 : 7. Col. 1 : 14. 

Adoption. Gal. 4 : 4, 5. 

Purification. Tit 2 ; 14. 
The present Life, the only season for. Job 

36 : 18, 19. 
Descjueeb as 

Precious. Psa. 49 : 8. 

Plenteous. Psa. 130 : 7. 

Eternal. Heb. 9 : 12. 
Subjects of, 

The soul. Psa. 49 : 15. Psa. 71 : 23. 

The body. Rom. 8 : 23. 

The life. Psa. 103 : 4. Lam. 3 : 5& 

The inheritance. Eph. 1 : 14. 
Manifests the 

Power of God. Isa. 50 : 2. 

Grace of God. Isa. 52 : 3. 

Love and pity of God. Isa. 63 : 9. 
A subject for praise. Isa. 44 : 22, 23. Isa. 

61 :11. 
Old Testament saints partakers o£ Heb. 

9 : 15. 
Thef who partake of. 

Are the property of God. Isa. 43 : 1. 
1 Cor 6 : 20. 

Are first-fruits unto God. Rev. 14 : 4. 

Are a peculiar people. 2 Sam. 7 : 23- 
Tit. 2 : 14, with 1 Pet. 2 : 9. 

Are assured of Job 19 : 25. Psa. 31 : 6. 

Are sealed unto the day of. Eph. 4 : SO. 

Are zealous of good works. Tit. 2 : 14. 

Walk safely in holiness. Isa 35 : 8, 9. 

Shall return to Zion with joy. Isa. 35 : 
10. 

Alone can learn the songs of heaven. 
Rev. 14 : 3, 4. 

Commit themselves to God. Psa. 31 : 5. 

Have an earnest of the completion of. 
Eph. 1 : 14, with 2 Cor. 1 : 22. 

Wait for the completion of Rom. 8 : 23. 

Pray for the completion of. Psa. 26 : 11. 
Psa. 44 : 26. 

Praise God for. Psa. 71 : 23. Rev. 5 : 9. 

Should glorify God for. 1 Cor. 6 : 20. 

Should be without fear. Isa. 43 : 1. 
Typified. Israel, Exo. 6 : 6. First-boi-n, 

Exo. 13 : 11—15. Num. 18 : 1-5. Mone- 

ment-maney, Exo. 30 : 12 — 15. Bond- 
servant, Lev. 25 : 47 — 54. 



No. 235. REPENTANeE. 

Comm.anded to all by God. Acts 17 : 30. 
Commanded by Christ Rev. 2 : 5, 16. Rev. 

3 :3. 
Given by God. Acts 11 : 18. 2 Tim. 2 : 25. 
Christ came to call sinners to. Mat. 9 : 13. 
Christ exalted to give. Acts 5 : 31. 
By the operation of the Holy Ghost Zee. 

12 : 10. 
Called repentance unto life. Acts 11 : 18. 
Called repentance unto salvation. 2 Cor. 7:10. 
We should ee led to, by 

The long-suffering of God. Gen. 6 : 3, 
with 1 Pet. 3 : 20. 2 Pet. 3 : 9, 

The goodness of God. Rom. 2 : 4. 

The chastisements of God. 1 Kin. 8 : 47. 
Rev. 3 : 19. 
Godly sorrow works. 2 Cor. 7 : 10. 
Necessary to the pardon of sin. Acts 2 : 38. 

Acts 3 : 19. Acts 8 : 22. 
Conviction of sin necessary to. 1 Kin. 8 : 38. 

Acts 2 : 37, 38. 
Preached 

By Christ Mat. 4 : 17. Mar. 1:15. 

By John the Baptist. Mat 3 : 2. 

By the Apostles. Mar. 6 : 12. Acts 20 : 21. 

In the name of Christ Luke 24 : 47. 
Not to be repented of. 2 Cor. 7 : 10. 
The present time the season for. Psa. 95 : 

7, 8, with Heb. 3 : 7, 8. Heb. 4 : 7. 
There is joy in heaven over one sinner 

brought to. Luke 16 : 7, 10. 
Ministers should rejoice over their people 

on their. 2 Cor. 7 : 9. 
Should be evidisnced by fruits. Dan. 4 : 27. 

Mat 3 : 8. Acts 26 : 20. 
Should be accompanied by 

Humility. 2 Chr. 7 ; 14. Jas 4 : &, 10. 

Shame and confusion. Ezr. 9 : 6—15. Jer. 
31 : 19. Eze. 16 : 61, 63. Dan. 9 : 7, 8. 

Self-abhorrence. Job 42 : 6. 

Confession. Lev. 26 : 40. Job .33 : 27. 

Faith. Mat. 21 : 32. Mar. 1 : 15. Acts 20 : 21. 

Prayer. 1 Kin. 8 : 33. Acts 8 : 22. 

Conversion. Acts 3:19. Acts 26 : 20. 

Turning from sin. 2 Chr. 6 : 26. 

Turning from idolatry. Eze. 14 : 6. 1 The. 
1 :9. 

Greater zeal in the path of duty. 2 Cor. 
7:11. 
Exhortations to. Eze. 14 : 6. Eie. IS : 30. 

Acts 2 : 38. Acts 3 : 19. 
The wicked 

Averse to. Jer. 8 : 6. Mat 21 : 32. 

Not led to, by the judgments of God. Rev. 
9 : 20, 21. Rev. 16 : 9. 

Not led to, by miraculous interference. 
Luke 16 : 80, 31. 

Neglect the time given for. Rev. 2 : 21. 

Condemned for neglecting. Mat 11 : 20. 
Danger of neglecting. . Mat 11 : 20— 54. 

Luke IS : 3, 6. Rev. 2 : 22. 
Neglect of, followed by swift judgment. 

Rev. 2 : 5, 16. 



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Denies to apostates. Heb. 6 : 4—6. 

Illustrated. Luke 15 : 18—21. Luke 13 : 13 

True- Exemplified. Israelites, Jud. 10 ; 
15, 16. David, 2 Sam. U : 13. Manasseh, 
2 Chr. 33 : 12, 13. Job, Job 42 : 6. Nine- 
veh, Jon. 3 : 6—8. Mat. 12 : 41. Peter, 
Mat. 26 : 75. Zac.cheus, Luke 19 : S. Thief 
on the cross, Luke 23 : 40, 41. Corinthians, 
2 Cor. 7 : 9. 

False— Exemplified. Saul, 1 Sam. 15 : 24—30. 
Ahab, 1 Kin. 21 : 27—29. Judas, Mat. 27 : 
3—5. 

No. 236. REPROOF. 
God gives, to the wicked. Psa. 50 : 21. Isa. 

51 : 20. 
Christ sent to give. Isa. 2 : 4. Isa. 11:3. 
The Holy Spirit gives. Jno. 16 : 7, 8. 
Christ gives, in love. Kev. 3 : 19. 

OiV ACCOUNT OF 

Impenitence. Mat. 11 : 20—24. 

Not understanding. Mat. 16 : 9, 11. Mar. 
7:18. Jno. 8 : 43. 

Hardness of heart. Mar. 8:17. Mar. 16:14. 

Tearfulness. Mar. 4 : 40. Luke 24 : 37, 38. 

Unbelief Mat. 17 : 17, 20. Mar. 16 : 14. 

Hypocrisy. Mat. 15 : 7. Mat. 23 : 13, &c. 

Reviling Christ. Luke 23 : 40. 

Unruly conduct. 1 The. 5 : 14. 

Oppressing our brethren. Neh. 5:7. 

Sinful practices. Luke 3 : 19. 
The scriptures are profitable for. Eph. 5 : 

13. 2 Tim. 3 : 16. 
When from God, 

Is for correction. Psa. 39 : 11. 

Is despised by the wicked. Pro. I : 30. 

Should not discourage saints. Heb. 12 : 5. 

Pray that it be not in anger. Psa. 6 : 1. 
Should be accompanied by exhortation to 

repentance. 1 Sam. 12 : 20—25. 
Declared to be 

Better than secret love. Pro. 27 : 5. 

Better than the praise of fools. Ecc. 7 : 5. 

An excellent oil. Psa. 141 : 6. 

More profitable to saints, than stripes to a 
fool. Pro. 17 : 10. 
A proof of faithful friendship. Pro. 27 : 6. 
Leads to 

Understanding. Pro. 15 : 32. 

Knowledge. Pro. 19 : 25. 

Wisdom. Pro. 15 : 31. Pro. 29 : 15. 

Honour. Pro. 13 : 18. 

Happiness. Pro. 6 : 23. 
Eventually brings more respect than flat- 
tery. Pro. 28 : 23. 
Of those who offend, a warning to others. 

1 Tim. 5 :20. 
Hypocrites not qualified to give. Mat. 7.: 5. 
Ministers are sent to give. Jer. 44 : 4. 
Ministers are empowered to give. Mic. 3 • 8. 
Ministers should give, 

Openly. I Tim. 5 : 20. 

Fearlessly. Eze. 2 : 3—7. 

With all authority. Tit. 2:15. 

With long-suflering, &c. 2 Tim. 4 : 2. 



Unreservedly. Isa. 58 : 1. 
Sharply, if necessary. Tit. 1 : 13. 
With christian love. 2 The. 3 : 15. 

They who give, are hated by scorners. Pro. 
9 : 8. Pro. 15 : 12. 

Hatred of, a proof of brutishness. Pro. 12 : 1. 

Hatred of, leads to destruction. Pro. 15 : 10. 
Pro. 29 : 1. 

Contempt of, leads to remorse. Pro. 6 : 12. 

Picjection of, leads to error. Pro. 10 : 17 

Saints should 
Give. Lev. 19 : 17. Eph. 5:11. 
Give no occasion for. Phi. 2 : 15. 
Receive kindly. Psa. 141 : 5. 
Love those who give. Pro. 9 : 8. 
Delight in those who give. Pro. 24 : 25. 

Attention to, a proof of prudence. Pro. 15 : 5. 

Exemplified. Samuel, 1 Sam. 13 : 13. Ka- 
than, 2 Sam. 12 : 7—9. Ahijah, 1 Kin. 14 : 
7—11. Elijah, 1 Kin. 21 : 20. Elisha, 
2 Kin. 5 : 26. Joab, 1 Chr. 21 : 3. Shemaiah, 
2 Chr. 12 : 5. Hanani, 2 Chr. 16 : 7. Zech- 
ariah, 2 Chr. 24 : 20. Daniel, Dan. 5 : 22, 
23. John the Baptist, Mat. 3 : 7. Luke 3 : 
19. Stephen, Acts 7 : 51. Peter, Acts 8 : 
29. Paul, Gal. 2:11. 

No. 237. RESIGNATION. 

Christ .-^et an example of. Mat. 26 : 39, 42. 

Jno. 12 : 27. Jno. 18 : 11. 
Commanded. Psa. 37 : 7. Psa. 46 : 10. 
Should be exhibited in 

Submission to the will of God. 2 Sam. 15 : 
26. Mat. 6 : 10. 

Submission to the sovereignty of God in 
his purposes. Rom. 9 : 20, 21. 

The prospect of death. Acts 21 : 13. 

Loss of goods. Job 1 : 15, 16, 21. 

Loss of children. Job 1 : IS, 19, 21. 

Chastisements. Heb. 12 : 9. 

Bodily suffering. Job 2 : 8—10. 
The wicked are devoid of. Pro. 19 : 3. 
Motives to ; 

God's greatness. Psa. 46 : 10. 

God's love. Heb. 12 ; 6. 

God's justice. Neh. 9 : 33. 

God's wisdom. Rom. 11 : 32, 33. 

God's faithfulness. 1 Pet. 4 : 19. 

Our own sinfulness. Lam. 3 : 39. Mic. 7 : 9. 
Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 43 : 14. Aaron, 

Lev. 10 : 3. Israelites, Jud. 10 : 15. Eli, 

I Sam. 3 : IS. David, 2 Sam. 12 : 23. 
Hezekiah, 2 Kin. 20 : 19. Job, Job 2 : 10. 
Stephen, Acts 7 : 69. Paul, Acts 21 : 13. 
Disciples, Acts 21 : 14. Peter, 2 Pet. 1 : 14. 

No. 238. RESURRECTION, THE. 

A doctrine of the Old Testament. Job 19 : 

26. Psa. 49 : 15. Isa. 26 : 19. Dan. 12 : 2. 

A first principle of the gospel. Heb. 6:1,2. 

Expected by the Jews. Jno. 11:24. Heb. 

II :35. 

Denied by the Sadducees. Mat. 22 : 23. 
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Explained away by false teachers. 2 Tim. 

'i : IS. 
Called in question by some in the primitive 

Church. 1 Cor. 15 : 12. 
Is not incredible. Mar. 12 : 24. Acts 26 : 8. 
Is not contrary to reason. Jno. 12 : 24. 1 

Cor. 15 : 35—44. 
Assumed and proved by our Lord. Mat. 22 : 

29—32. Luke 14 : 14. Jno. 5 : 28, 29. 
Preached by the Apostles. Acts 4 : 2. Acts 

17 : IS. Acts 24 : 16. 
Credibility of, shown by resurrection of in- 
dividuals. Mat. 9 : 25. Mat. 27 : 63. Luke 

7 : 14. Jno. 11 : 44. Heb. 11 :36. 
Certainty of, proved by the resurrection of 

Christ. 1 Cor. 15 : 12—20. 
Effected by the power of 

God. Mat. 22 : 29. 

Christ. Jno. 5 : 28, 29. Jno. 6 : 39, 40, 44. 

The Holy Ghost. Rom. 8:11. 
Shall be of all the dead. Jno. 5 : 28. Acts 

24:15. Rev. 20:13. 
Saints in, sh.\ll 

Rise through Christ. Jno. 11 : 25. Acts 
4:2. 1 Cor. 15:21,22. 

Rise first. 1 Cor. 15 : 23. 1 The. 4 : 16. 

Rise to eternal life. Dan. 12 : 2. Jno. 5 : 29. 

Be glorified with Christ. Col. 3 : 4. 

Be as the angels. Mat. 22 : HO. 

Have incorruptble bodies. 1 Cor. 16 : 42. 

Have glorious bodies. 1 Cor. 15 : 43. 

Have powerful bodies. 1 Cor. 15 : 43. 

Have spiritual bodies. 1 Cor. 15 : 44. 

Have bodies like Christ's. Phi. 3 : 21. 

Be recompensed. Luke 14 : 14. 
Saints should look forward to. Dan. 12 : 13. 

Phi 3 :11. 
Of saints shall be followed by the change of 

those then alive. 1 Cor. 15 : 51, with 1 

The. 4 : 17. 
The preaching of, caused 

Mocking. Acts 17 : 32. 

Persecution. Acts 23 : 6. Acts 24 : 11—15. 
Blessedness of those who have part in the 

first. Rev. 20 : 6. 
Of the wicked, shall be to 

Shame and everlasting contempt. Dan 
12 : 2. 

Damnation. Jno. 5 : 29. 
Illustrative of the new birth. Jno. 5 : 25. 
Illustrated. Eze. 37 : 1—10. 1 Cor. 15 : 

36, 37. 
No. 239. RESURRECTION OF 
CHRIST, THE. 
Foretold by the prophets. Psa. 16 : 10, with 

Acts 13 : 34, 35. Isa. 26 : 19. 
Foretold by himself Mat. 20 : 19. Mar. 

9 : 9. Mar. 14 : 28. Jno. 2 : 19—22. 
Was necessary to 

The fulfilment of scripture. Luke 24 : 45, 46. 
Forgiveness of sins. 1 Cor. 15 : 17. 

Justification. Rom. 4 : 25. Rom. 8 : 34. 

Hope. 1 Cor. 16 : 19. 

The efficacy of preaching. 1 Cor. 15 : 14. 



The efficacy of faith. 1 Cor. 16 : 14, 17. 
A proof of his being the Son of God. Psa. 

2 : 7, with Acts 13 : 33. Rom. 1 : 4. 
Effected by 

The power of God. Acts 2 : 24. Acts 3 : 
15. Rom. 8:11. Eph. 1 : 20. Col 2 : 12. 

His own power. Jno 2 : 19. Jno. 10 : 18. 

The power of the Holy Ghost. 1 Pet. 3 : 18. 
On the first day of the week. Mar. 16 : 9. 
On the third day after his death. Luke 24 : 

1 Acts 10: 40. 1 Cor. 15:4. 
The apostles 

At first did not understand the predictions 
respecting. Mar. 9 : 10. Jno. 20 : 9. 

Very slow to believe. Mar. 16 : 13. Luke 
24 : 9, 11,37,38. 

Reproved for their unbelief of. Mar. 16 : 
14. 
He appeared after, to 

Mary Magdalene. Mar. 16 : 9. Jno. 20 : 18. 

The women. Mat. 28 : 9. 

Simon Peter. Luke 24 : 34. 

Two disciples. Luke 24 : 13—31. 

Apostles, except Thomas. Jno. 20 : 19, 24. 

Apostles, Thomas being present. Jno. 20 : 
26. 

Apostles at the sea of Tiberias. Jno. 21 : 1. 

Apostles in Galilee. Mat. 28 : 16, 17. 

Above five hundred brethren. 1 Cor. 15 : 6. 

James. 1 Cor. 15 : 7. 

All the Apostles. Luke 24 : 51. Acts 1 : 
9. 1 Cor. 15 : 7. 

Paul. 1 Cor. 16:8. 
Fraud impossible in. Mat. 27 : 63—66. 
He gave many infallible proofs of. Luke 

24 : 35, 39, 43. Jno. 20 : 20, 27. Acts 1 : 3. 
Was attested by 

Angels. Mat. 28 : 5—7. Luke 24 : 4—7, 23. 

Apostles. Acts 1 : 22. Acts 2 : 32. Acts 
3:15. Acts 4 : 33. 

His enemies. Mat. 28 : 11—15. 
Asserted and preached by the Apostles. 

Acts 25 : 19. Acts 26 : 23. 
Saints 

Begotten to a lively hope by . 1 Pet. 1:3,21. 

Desire to know the power of Phi. 3 : 10. 

Should keep, in remembrance. 2 Tim. 2 : 8. 

Shall rise in the likeness of Rom. 6 : 5. 
1 Cor. 15 : 49, with Phi 3 : 21. 
Is an emblem of the new birth. Rom. 6 : 4. 

Col. 2 : 12. 
The first-fruits of our resurrection. Acts 

26 : 23. 1 Cor 16 : 20, 23. 
The truth of the gospel involved in. 1 Cor. 

16 : 14, 15. 
Followed by his exaltation. Acts 4 : 10, 11. 

Rom. 8 : 34. Eph. 1 : 20. Rev 1 : 18. 
An assurance of the judgment. Acts. 17 : 31. 
Typified. Isaac, Gen 22 : 13, with Heb. 11 : 

19. Jonah, Jon. 2 : 10, with Mat. 12 : 40. 

No. 240. REVENUE. 
Forbidden. Lev. 19 : 18. Pro. 24 : 29. Rom. 

12 : 17, 19. 1 The. 5:15. 1 Pet 3 : 9. 
Christ an example of forbearing. 1 Pet 2:23. 



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Rebuked by Christ. Luke 9 : 54, 55. 

Inconsistent with christian spirit. Luke 
9 : 65. 

Proceeds from a spiteful heart. Eze. 25 : 15. 

Instead of taking, we should 
Trust in God. Pro. 20 : 22. Rom 12 : 19. 
Exhibit love. Lev. 19 : 13. Luke 6 : 35. 
Give place unto wrath. Rom. 12 : 19. 
Exercise forbearance. Mat. 6 : 33 — 41, 
Bless. Rom. 12 : 14. 

Overcome others by kindness. Pro 25 : 21. 
with Rom. 12 : 20. 

Keep others from taking. 1 Sam. 24 : 7. 
1 Sam. 25 : 24—31. 1 Sam. 23 : 9. 

Be thankful for being kept from taking. 
I Sam. 25 : 32, 33. 

The wicked are earnest after. Jer. 20 : 10. 

Punishment for. E'ze. 25 : 15 — 17. Amos 
1 : 11. 12. 

Exemplified. Simeon and Levi, Gen. 34 : 25. 
Samson, Jud. 15 : 7, S. Jud. 16 : -28—30, 
Joah, 2 Sam. 3 : 27. Jlhsalom^ 2 Sam. 13 : 
23—29. Jtzp.bd, 1 Kin. 19 : 2. Jlhah, 
1 Kin. 22 : 26. Haman, Est. 3 : 8—15. 
Edomites, Eze. 25 : 12 Philistines, Eze, 
25 : 15. Herodias, Mar. 6 : 19—24. James 
and J\ihn, Luke 9 : 54, Chiff priests, Acts 
6 : 33. Jews, Acts 7 : 54 : 69. Acts 23 : 12. 

No. 241. REVILING AND RE- 
PROACHING. 

Forbidden. 1 Pet. 3 : 9. 

Of rulers specially forbidden. Exo. 22 : 28, 

with Acts 2S : 4, 5. 
The WICKED utteiu, against 

God. Psa. 74 : 22. Psa. 79 : 12. 

Christ. Mat. 27 : 39. Luke 7 : 34. 

Saints. Psa. 102 ; 8. Zep. 2 : 8. 

Rulers. 2 Pet. 2 : 10, 11. Jude 8, 9. 
Of Christ, predicted. Psa. 69 : 9, with Rom. 

15 : 3. Psa. 89 : 51. 
The conduct of Christ under. I Pet. 2 : 23. 
Saints 

Endure. 1 Tim. 4 : 10. Heb. 10 : 33. 

Endure for God's sake. Psa. 69 : 7. 

Endure for Christ's sake. Luke 6 : 22. 

Should expect. Ma.t. 10 : 25. 

Should not fear. Isa. 51 : 7. 

Sometimes depressed by. Psa. 42 : 10, U. 
Psa. 44 : 16. Psa 69 : 20. 

May take pleasure in. 2 Cor. 12 : 10. 

Supported under. 2 Cor. 12 : 10. 

Trust in God under. Psa. 67 : 3. Psa. 
119 : 42. 

Pray under. 2 Kin. 19 : 4, 16. Psa. 89 : 50. 

Return blessings for. 1 Cor. 4 : 12. 1 Pet. 
3 : 9. 
Ministers should not fear. Eze. 2 : 6. 
Happiness of enduring, for Christ's sake. 

1 Pet. 4 : 14. 
Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake 

Mat. 5:11. Luke 6 : 22. 
Excludes from heaven. 1 Cor. 6 : 10. 
Punishment for. Zep. 2 : 8, 9. Mat. 6 : 22. 



Exemplified. Joseph^s brethren. Gen. 37 : 19. 
Goliath, 1 Sam. 17 : 43. Michal, 2 Sam. 6 : 
20. Shimei, 2 Sam. 16 : 7, 8. Sennacherib, 
Isa. 37 : 17, 23, 24. Moabites and Ammon- 
ites, Zep 2 : 8. Pharisees, Mat. 12 : 24. 
Jews, Mat. 27 : 39, 40. Jno. 8 : 48. Male- 
factor, Luke 23 : 39. Athenian philoso- 
phers, Acts 17 : 18. 

No. 242. REWARD OF SAINTS, 

THE. 

Is from God. Col. 3 : 24. Heb. 11:6. 

Is of grace, through faith alone. Rxjm. 4 : 

4,6,16. Rom. 11:6. 
Is of God's good pleasure. Luke 12 : 32. 
Prepared by God. Heb. 11 : 16. 
Prepared by Christ. Jno. 14 : 2. 
As servants of Christ. Col. 3 : 24. 
Not on account of their merits. Rom. 4 : 4, 5. 
Described as 

Being with Christ. Jno. 12 : 26. Jno. 
14 : 3. Phi. I : 23. 1 The. 4 : 17. 

Beholding the face of God. Psa. 17 : 15. 
Mat. 5 : 8. Rev. 22 : 4. 

Beholding the glory of Christ. Jno. 17 : 24. 

Being glorified with Christ. Rom. 8 : 17, 
18. Col. 3 : 4. 

Sitting in judgment with Christ. Luke 
22 : 30, with 1 Cor. 6 : 2. 

Reigning with Christ. 2 Tim. 2 : 12. Rev. 
5 : 10. Rev. 20 : 4. 

Reigning for ever and ever. Rev. 22 : 6. 

A crown of righteousness. 2 Tim. 4 : 3. 

A crown of glory. 1 Pet. 5 : 4. 

A crown of life. Jas. 1:12. Rev. 2 : 10. 

An incorruptible crown, i Cor. 9 : 25. 

Joint heirship with Christ. Rom. 8 : 17. 

Inheritance of all things. Rev. 21 : 7. 

Inheritance with saints in light. Acts 
20 : 32. Acts 26 : IS. Col. 1 : 12. 

Inheritance eternal. Heb. 9 : 16. 

Inheritance incorruptible, &c. 1 Pet. 1 : 4. 

A kingdom. Mat 25 : 34. Luke 22 : 29. 

A kingdom immoveable. Heb. 12 : 23. 

Shining as the stars. Dan. 12 : 3. 

Everlasting light. Isa. 60 : 19. 

Everlasting life. Luke 18 : 30. Rom. 6 : 23. 

An enduring substance. Heb. 10 : 34. 

A house, eternal in the heavens. 2 Cor. 
5 : 1. 

A city which hath foundations. Heb. 11: 10. 

Entering into the joy of the Lord. Mat. 
25 : 21, with Heb. 12 : 2. 

Rest. Heb. 4 : 9. Rev. 14 : 13. 

Fulness of joy. Psa. 16 : 11. 

The prize of the high calling of God in 
Christ. Phi. 3:14. 

Treasure in heaven. Mat. 19 : 21. Luke 
12 : 33. 

An eternal weight of glory. 2 Cor. 4 : 17. 
Is great. Mat. 5 : 12. Luke 6 : 35. Heb. 10 : 35. 
Is full. 2 Jno. 8. 
Is sure. Pro. 11 : 18. 
Is satisfying. Psa. 17 : 15. 



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Is inestimable. Isa. 64 : 4, with 1 Cor. 2 : 9. 
Saints may feel confident of. Psa. 73 : 24. 

2 Cor. 5:1. 2 Tim. 4 : 8. 
Hope of, a cause of rejoicing. Rom. 5 : 2. 
Be careful not to lose. 2 Jno. 8. 
The prospect of, should le.4d to 

Diligence. 2 Jno. 8. 

Pressing forward. Phi. 3 : 14. 

Enduring suffering for Christ. 2 Cor. 4 : 
16—18. Heb. 11 : -26. 

Faithfulness unto death. Rev. 2 : 10. 
Present afflictions not to be compared with. 

Rom. 8 : 18. 
Shall be given at the second coming of 

Christ. Mat. 16 : 27. Rev. 22 : 12. 

No. 243. RICHES. 
God gives. 1 Sam. 2 : 7. Ecc. 5 : 19. 
God gives power to obtain. Deu. 8 : 18. 
The blessing of the Lord brings. Pro. 10 : 22. 
Give worldly power. Pro. 22 : 7. 
Described as 

Temporary. Pro. 27 : 24. 

Uncertain. 1 Tim. 6 : 17. 

Unsatisfying. Ecc. 4 : 8. Ecc. 5 : 10. 

Corruptible. Jas. 5:2. 1 Pet. 1 : IS. 

Fleeting. Pro. 23 : 5. Rev. 18 ; 16, 17. 

Deceitful. Mat. 13 : 22. 

Liable to be stolen. Mat. 6 : 19. 

Perishable. Jer. 48 : 36. 

Thick clay. Hab. 2 : 6. 
Often an obstruction to the reception of the 

gospel. Mar. 10 : 23—25. 
Deceitfulncss of, chokes the word. Mat. 

13 : 22. 
The love of, the root of all evil. 1 Tim. 6 : 10. 
Often lead to 

Pride. Eze. 28 : 5. Hos. 12 : 8. 

Forgetting God. Deu. 8 : 13, 14. 

Denying God. Pro. 30 : 8, 9. 

Forsaking God. Deu. 32 : 15. 

Rebelling against God. Neh. 9 : 25, 26. 

Rejecting Christ. Mat. 19 : 22. Mar. 10 :22. 

Self-sufficiency. Pro. 28 : 11. 

Anxiety. Ecc. 5 : 12. 

An overbearing spirit. Pro. 18 : 23. 

Violence. Mic. 6 : 12. 

Oppression. Jas. 2 : 6. 

Fraud. Jas. 5 : 4. 

Sensual indulgence. Jas. 5 : 6. 
Life consists not in abundance of. Luke 

12 : 15. 
Be not over-anxious for. Pro. 30 : 8. 
Labour not for. Pro. 23 : 4. 
Thev who covet. 

Fall into temptation and a snare. 1 Tim 
6:9. 

Fall into hurtful lusts. I Tim. 6 : 9. 

Err from the faith. 1 Tim. 6 : 10. 

Use unlawful means to acquire. Pro 
28 : 20. 

Bring trouble on themselves. 1 Tim. 6 : 10. 

Bring trouble on their families. Pro. 15 : 27. 
Profit not in the day of wrath. Pro. 11:4 
Cannot secure prosperity. Jas. 1:11. 



Cannot redeem the soul. Psa. 49 : 6 — 9. 

1 Pet. 1 : 18. 

Cannot deliver in the day of God's wrath. 

Zep 1 : 18. Rev. 6 : 15—17. 
Thev who possess, should 

Ascribe them to God. 1 Chr. 29 : 12. 

Not trust in them. Job 31 : 24. 1 Tim. 
6 :17. 

Not set the heart on them. Psa. 62 : 10. 

Not boast of obtaining them. Deu. 8 : 17. 

Not glory in them. Jer. 9 : 23. 

Not hoard them up. Mat. 6 : 19. 

Devote them to God's service. 1 Chr. 
29 :3. 

Give of them to the poor. Mat. 19 : 21. 

1 Jno. 3 : 17. 

Use them in promoting the salvation of 
others. Luke 16:9. 

Be liberal in all things. 1 Tim. 6 : 18. 

Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to 
give. 1 Chr. 29 : 14. 

Not be high-minded. 1 Tim. 6 : 17. 

When converted, rejoice in being hum- 
bled. Jas. 1 : 9, 10. 
Heavenly treasures superior to. Mat. 6 : 

19, 20. 
Of the wicked laid up for the just. Pro. 13 : 22. 
The wicked 

Often increase in. Psa. 73 : 12. 

Often spend their days in. Job 21 : 13. 

Swallow down. Job 20 : 15. 

Trust in the abundance of Psa. 62 : 7. 

Heap up. Job 27 : 16. Ecc. 2 : 26. 

Keep, to their hurt. Ecc. 5 : 13. 

Boast themselves in. Psa. 49 : 6. 

Profit not by. Pro. 13 : 7. Ecc. 5:11. 

Have trouble with. Pro. 15 : 6. 

Musi leave, to others. Psa. 49 : 10. 
Vanity of heaping up. Psa. 39 : 6. Ecc. 6 : 

10,11. ^ 6 ^ 

Guilt of trusting in. Job 31 : 24, 23. 
Guilt of rejoicing in. Job 31 : 25, 28. 
Denunciations against those who 

Get, by vanity. Pro. 13 : 11. 

Get, unlawfully. Jer. 17 : li. • 

Increase, by oppression. Pro. 22 : 16. Hab. 

2 : 6—8. Mic. 2 : 2, 3. 

Hoard up. E;cc. 6:13, 14. Jas. 5 : 3. 

Trust in. Pro. 11 : 28. 

Receive their consolation from. Luke 
6 :24. 

Abuse. Jas. 6:1,5. 

Spend, upon their appetite. Job 20 : 15 — 17. 
Folly and danger of trusting to — Illustrated. 

Luke 12 : 16—21. 
Danger of misusing — Illustrated. Luke 16 : 

19—25. 
Examples of saints possessing. Mram, Gen. 

13 : 2. Lot, Gen. 13 : 5, 6. Isaac, Gen. 

26 : 13, 14. Jacob, Gen. 32 : 5, 10. Joseph, 

Gen. 45 : 8, 13. Boaz, Ruth 2:1. Bar- 

zillai, 2 Sam. 19 : 32. Shunammite, 2 Kin. 

4 : 8. David, 1 Chr. 29 : 28. Jehoshaphaf, 

2 Chr. 17 : 5. Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 32 : 27—29. 
Job, Job 1 : 3. Joseph of ,Arimathea, Mat. 



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17. 



27 : 57. Zaccheus, Luke 19 
Acts 9 : 36. 
Examples of wicked men possessing. Laban, 
Gen. 30 : 30. Esau, Gen. 36 : 7. Nabal, 
1 Sam. 25 : 2. Haman, Est. 5 : 11. Am- 
monites, Jer. 49 : 4. Tynans, Eze. 28 : 5. 
Young man, Mat. 19 : 22. 

No. 244. RIGHTEOUSNESS. 
Is obedience to God's law. Deu. 6 : 25, with 

Rom. 10 : 5. 
God loves. Psa. 11 : 7. 
God looks for. Isa. 5 : 7. 
Christ 
Is the Sun of. Mai. 4 : 2. 
Loves. Psa. 45 : 7, with Heb. 1:9. 
Was girt with. Isa. 11:5. 
Put on, as a breast-plate. Isa. 59 
Was sustained by. Isa. 69 : 16. 
Preached. Psa. 40 : 9. 
Fulfilled all, Mat. 3 : 15. 
Is made, unto his people. 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 
Is the end of the law for. Rom. 10 : 4. 
Has brought in everlasting. Dan. 9 : 24. 
Shall judge with. Psa. 72 : 2. Isa. 11 : 4 

Acts 17 : 31. Rev. 19 : 11. 
Shall reign in. Psa. 45 : 6. Isa. 32 : 1. 

Heb. 1 : 8. 
Shall execute. Psa. 99 : 4. Jer. 23 : 5. 
None, by nature, have. Job 15 : 14. Psa, 

14 : 3, with Rom. 3 : 10. 
Cannot come by the law. Gal. 2: 21. Gal. 3: 21. 
No justification by works of Rom. 3 : 20. 

Rom. 9:31,32. Gal. 2 : 16. 
No salvation by works of Eph. 2 : 8, 9. 

2 Tim. 1 : 9. Tit. 3 : 5. 
Unregenerate man seeks justification by 

works of. Luke 18 : 9. Rom. 10 : 3. 
The blessing of God is not to be attributed to 

our works of. Deu. 9 : 5. 
Saints 
Have, in Christ. Isa. 45 : 24. Isa. 54 : 17. 

2 Cor. 5 : 21. 
Have, imputed. Rom. 4 : 11, 22. 
Are covered with the robe of Isa. 61 : 10. 
Receive, from God. Psa. 24 : 5. 
Are renewed in. Eph. 4 : 24. 
Are led in the paths of Psa. 23 : 3. 
Are servants of Rom. 6 : 16, 18. 
Characterized by. Gen. 18 : 25. Psa. 1 : 5, 6. 
Know. Isa. 51 : 7. 
Do. I Jno. 2 : 29. 1 Jno. 3 : 7. 
Work, by faith. Heb. 11 : 33. 
Follow after. Isa. 51 : 1. 
Put on. Job 29 : 14. 
Wait for the hope of Gal. 5 
Pray for the spirit of Psa. 51 
Hunger and thirst after. Mat. 5 : 6. 
Walk before God in. 1 Kin. 3 : 6. 
Offer the sacrifice of Psa. 4 : 5. Psa. 51 : 19. 
Put no trust in their own. Phi. 3 : 6 — 8. 
Count their own, as filthy rags. Isa. 64 : 6. 
Should seek. Zep. 2 : 3. 
Should live in. Tit. 2 : 12. 1 Pet. 2 : 24. 
Should serve God in. Luke 1 : 75. 



Eph. 



29. 



5. 
:10. 



Should yield their members as ingtru 

ments of Rom. 6 : 13. 
Should yield their members servants to 

Rom. 6 : 19. 
Should have on the breast-plate of 

6 : 14. 
Shall receive a crown of 2 Tim. 4 : 1 
Shall see God's face in. Psa. 17 : 15. 
Of saints endures for ever. Psa. 112 : 

with 2 Cor. 9 : 9. 
An evidence of the new birth. 1 Jno. 2 
The kingdom of God is. Rom. 14 : 17. 
The fruit of the Spirit is in all. Eph. 5 : 9. 
The scriptures instruct in. 2 Tim. 3 : 16. 
Judgments designed to lead to. Isa. 26 : 9. 
Chastisements yield the fruit of Heb. 12 : 11. 
Has no fellowship with unrighteousness. 2 

Cor. 6 ; 14. 
Ministers should 
Be preachers of. 2 Pet. 2:5. 
Reason of Acts 24 : 25. 
Follow after. 1 Tim. 6:11. 2 Tim. 2 : 22. 
Be clothed with. Psa. 132 : 9. 
Be armed with. 2 Cor. 6 : 7. 
Pray for fruit of in their people. 2 Cor. 
9 : 10. Phi. 1 : 11. 
Keeps saints in the right way. Pro. 11 : 5. 

Pro. 13 : 6. 
Judgment should be executed in. Lev. 19 : 15. 
They who walk in, and follow, 
Are righteous. 1 Jno. 3 : 7. 
Are the excellent of the earth. Psa. 16 : 3, 

with Pro. 12 : 26. 
Are accepted with God. Acts 10 : 35. 
Are loved by God. Psa. 146 : 8. Pro. 16 : 9. 
Are blessed by God. Psa. 6 : 12. 
Are objects of God's watchful care. Job 

36 : 7. Psa. 34 : 15. 1 Pet. 3 : 12. 
Are tried by God. Psa. 11:5. 
Are exalted by God. Job 36 : 7. 
Dwell in security. Isa. 33 ; 15, 16. 
Are bold as a lion. Pro. 28 : 1. 
Are delivered out of all troubles. Psa. 34 : 

19. Pro. 11: 8. 
Are never forsaken by God. Psa. 37 : 25. 
Are abundantly provided for. Pro. 13 : 25. 
Are enriched. Psa. 112 : 3. Pro. 15 : 6. 
Think and desire good. Pro. 11 : 23. Pro. 

12 : 5. 
Know the secret of the Lord. Pro. 3 : 32. 
Have their prayers heard. Psa 34 : 17, 
Pro. 15 : 29. 1 Pet. 3 : 12. 
Have their desires granted. Pro. 10 : 24. 
Find it with life and honour. Pro. 21 : 21. 
Shall hold on their way. Job 17 : 9. 
Shall never be moved. Psa. 15 : 2, 5. Psa. 

55 : 22. Pro. 10 : 30. Pro. 12 : 3. 

Shall be ever remembered. Psa. 112 : 6. 

Shall flourish as a branch. Pro. 11 : 23. 

Shall be glad in the Lord. Psa. 64 : 10. 

Brings its own reward. Pro. II : 18. Isa. 

10. 
Tends to life. Pro. 11 : 19. Pro. 12 : 28. 
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The effect of, shall be quietness and assu- 
rance for ever. Isa 32 : 17. 
Is a crown of glory to the aged. Pro. 16 ; 31. 
The wicked 

Are far from. Psa. 119 : 150. Isa. 46 : 1'2. 

Are free from. Rom. 6 : 20. 

Are enemies of. Acts 13 : 10. 

Leave oft". Amos 6 : 7, with Psa. 36 : 3. 

Follow not after. Rom. 9 : 30. 

Do not. 1 Jno. 3 : 10. 

Do not obey. Rom. 2 : 8, with 2 The. 2 : 12. 

Love lying rather than. Psa. 52 : 3. 

Make mention of God, not in. Isa. 48 : 1. 

Though favoured, will not learn. Isa. 26 : 
10, with Psa. 106 : 43. 

Speak contemptuously against those who 
follow. Psa. 31 : 18. 

Hate those who follow. Psa. 34 : 21. 

Slay those who follow. Psa. 37 : 32. 1 
Jno. 3 : 12, with Mat. 23 : 35. 

Should break ofl" their sins by. Dan. 4 : 27. 

Should awake to. 1 Cor. 15 : 34. 

Should sow to themselves in. Hos. 10 : 12. 

Vainly wish to die as those who follow. 
Num. 23 : 10. 
The throne of kings established by. Pro. 

16 : 12. Pro. 25 : 6. 
Nations exalted by. Pro. 14 : 34. 
Blessedness of 

Having, jimputed without works. Rom. 
4 :6. 

Doing. Psa. 106 : 3. 

Hungering and thirsting after. Mat. 5 : 6. 

Suffering for. 1 Pet. 3 : 14. 

Being persecuted for. Mat. 5 : 10. 

Turning others to. Dan. 12:3. 
Promised'to the Church. Isa. 32 : 16. Isa. 

45:8. isa 61 : 11. Isa. 62 : 1. 
Promised to saints. Isa. 60 : 21. Isa. 61 : 3. 
Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 30 : 33. David. 

2 Sam. 22 : 21. Zacharias, if-c. Luke 1: 6. 

^ftei, Heb. 11 :4. io«, 2 Pet. 2 : 8. 

No. 245. RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD, 
THE. 

Is part of his character. Psa. 7 : 9. Psa. 

116:5. Psa. 119:137. 
Described as 

Very high. Psa. 71 : 19. 

Abundant. Psa. 48 : 10. 

Beyond computation. Psa. 71 : 15. 

Everlasting. Psa. 119 : 142. 

Enduring for ever. Psa. Ill : 3. 

The habitation of his throne. Psa. 97 : 2. 
Christ acknowledged. Jno. 17 : 25. 
Christ committed his cause to. 1 Pet. 2 : 23. 
Angels acknowledge. Rev. 16 : 5. 
Exhibited in 

His testimonies. Psa. 119 : 138, 144. 

His commandments. Deu. 4 : 8. Psa. 
119 : 172. 

His judgments. Psa. 19 : 9. Psa. 119 : 7, 62. 

His word. Psa. 119 : 123. 

His ways. Psa. 145 : 17. 



His acts. Jud. 6:11. 1 Sam. 12 : 7. 

His government. Psa. 96 : 13. Psa. 98 : 9. 

The gospel. Psa. 85 : 10, with Rom. 3 : 
25, 26. 

The final judgment. Acts 17 ; 31. 

The punishment of the wicked. Rom. 2 : 5. 
2 The. 1 : 6. Rev. 16 : 7. Rev. 19 : 2. 
Shown to the posterity of saints. Psa. 103 : 17. 
Shown openly before the heathen. Psa. 98 : 2. 
God delights in the exercise of. Jer. 9 : 24. 
The heavens shall declare. Psa. 50 : 6. Psa. 

97:6. 
Saints 

Ascribe, to him. Job 36 : 3. Dan. 9 : 7. 

Acknowledge, in his dealings. Ezr. 9 : 15. 

Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper. 
Jer. 12 : 1, with Psa 73 : 12—17. 

Recognise, in the fulfilment of his pro- 
mises. Neh. 9 : 8. 

Confident of beholding. Mic. 7 : 9. 

Upheld by. Isa. 41 : 10. 

Do not conceal. Psa. 40 : 10. 

Mention, only. Psa. 71 : 16. 

Talk of Psa. 35 : 28. Psa. 71 : 15, 24. 

Declare, to others. Psa. 22 : 31. 

Magnify. Psa. 7 : 17. Psa. 51 : 14. Psa. 
145 : 7. 

Plead, in prayer. Psa. 143 : 11. Dan. 9 : 16. 
Leads him to love righteousness. Psa. 11 : 7. 
We should pray 

To be led in. Psa. 6 : 8. 

To be quickened in. Psa. 119 : 40. 

To be delivered in. Psa. 31 : 1. Psa. 71 : 2. 

To be answered in. Psa. 143 : 1. 

To be judged according to. Psa. 35 : 24. 

For its continued manifestation. Psa. 36 : 10. 
His care and defence of his people designed 

to teach. Mic. 6 : 4, 5. 
The wicked have no interest in. Psa. 69 : 27. 
Illustrated. Psa, 36 : 6. 

No. 246. RIGHTEOUSNESS IM- 
PUTED. 

Predicted. Isa. 46 : 13. Isa. 61 : 5. Isa. 56 : 1- 
Revealed in the gospel. Rom. 1 : 17. 
Is of the Lord. Isa. 54 : 17. 
Described as 
The righteousness of faith. Rom. 4 : 13. 

Rom. 9 : 30. Rom. 10 : 6. 
The righteousness of God, without the 

law. Rom. 3 : 21. 
The righteousness of God by faith in 

Christ. Rom. 3 : 22. 
Christ being made righteousness unto us. 

1 Cor. 1 : 30. 
Our being made the righteousness of God, 
in Christ. 2 Cor. 5 : 21. 
Christ is the end of the law for. Rom. 10 : 4. 
Christ called the Lord odr Righteousness 

by reason of. Jer. 23 : 6. 
Is an everlasting righteousness. Dan. 9 : 24. 
Is a free gift. Rom. 5 : 17. 
Never to be abolished. Isa. 61 : 6. 
The promises made through. Rom. 4 : IS, 16. 



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Saints 

Have, on believing. Rom. 4 : 6, 11, 24 

Clothed with. Isa. 61 : 10. 

Made righteous by. Rom. 5 : 19. 

Justified by. Rom. 3 : 26. 

Exalted in. Psa. 89 : 16. 

Desire to be found in. Phi. 3 : 9. 

Glory in having. Isa. 45 : 24, 25. 
Exhortation to seek. Mat. 6 : 33. 
The Gentiles attained to. Rom. 9 : 30. 
Blessedness of those v^rho have. Rom 

4:6. 
The wicked 

Ignorant of. Rom. 10 : 3. 

Stumble at. Rom. 9 : 32. 

Submit not to. Rom. 10 : 3. 

Excluded from. Psa. 69 : 27. 
Exemplified. Abraham., Rom. 4 : 9, 22. Gal 

3 : 6. Paul, Phi. 3 : 7—9. 

No. 247. SABBATH, THE. 
Instituted by God. Gen. 2 : 3. 
Grounds of its institution. Gen. 2 : 2, 3 

Exo. 20:11. 
The seventh day observed as. Exo. 20 : 9 

10. 
Made for man. Mar. 2 : 27. 
God 

Blessed. Gen 2 : 3. Exo. 20:11. 

Sanctified. Gen. 2 : 3. Exo. 31 : 15. 

Hallowed. Exo. 20:11. 

Commanded, to be kept. Lev. 19 : 3, 30. 

Commanded, to be sanctified. Exo. 20 : 8 

Will have his goodness commemorated in 
the observance of. Deu. 5 : 15. 

Shows favour in appointing. Neh. 9 : 14. 

Shows considerate kindness in appointing. 
Exo. 23 : 12. 
A sign of the covenant. Exo. 31 : 13, 17 
A type of the heavenly rest. Heb. 4 : 4, 
Christ 

Is Lord of. Mar. 2 : 28. 

Was accustomed to observe. Luke 4 : 16 

Taught on. Luke 4 : 31. Luke 6 : 
Servants and cattle should be allowed to rest 

upon. Exo. 20 : 10. Deu. 5 : 14. 
No manner of work to be done on. Exo. 

20 : 10. Lev. 23 : 3. 
No purchases to be made on. Neh. 10 : 31. 

Neh. 13 : 15—17. 
No burdens to be carried on. Neh. 13 : 19. 

Jer. 17 : 21. 
Divine worship to be celebrated on. Eze. 

46 : 3. Acts 16 : 13. 
The scriptures to be read on. Acts 13 : 27. 

Acts 15 : 21. 
The word of God to be preached on. Acts 

13 : 14, 15, 44. Acts 17 : 2. Acts 18 : 4. 
Works connected with religious service 

lawful on. Num. 28 : 9. Mat. 12 : 5. Jno. 

7 : 23. 
Works of mercy lawful on. Mat. 12 : 12. 

Luke 13 : 16. Jno. 9 : 14. 
Necessary wants may be supplied on. Mat. 
12 : 1. Luke 13 : 15. Luke 14 : 1. 



SAI. 

C.*.LLED 

The sabbath of the Lord. Exo. 20 : 10. 
Lev. 23 : 3. Deu. 5 : 14. 

The sabbath of rest. Exo. 31 : 15. 

The rest of the holy sabbath. Exo. 16 : 
23. 

God's holy day. Isa 58 : 13. 

The Lord's day. Rev. 1 : 10. 
First day of the week kept as, by primitive 

Church. Jno. 20 : 26. Acts 20 : 7. 1 Cor. 

16 : 2. 
Saints 

Observe. Neh. 13 : 22. 

Honour God in observing. Isa. 68 : 13. 

Rejoice in. Psa. 118 : 24. Isa. 58 : 13. 

Testify against those who desecrate. Neh. 
13 : 15, 20, 21. 
Observance of, to be perpetual. Exo. 31 : 

10, with Mat. 5 : 17, 18. 
Blessedness of honouring. Isa. 58 : 13, 14. 
Blessedness of keeping. Isa. 56 : 2, 6. 
Denunciations against those who profane. 

Neh. 13 : 18. Jer. 17 : 27. 
Punishment of those who profane. 

31 : 14, 15. Num. 15 : 32—36. 
The WICKED 

Mock at. Lam. 1 •. 7. 

Pollute. Isa. 66 : 2. Eze. 20 : 13, 16 

Profane. Neh. 13 : 17. Eze. 22 : 8. 

Wearied by. Amos 8 : 5. 

Hide their eyes from. Eze. 22 : 26. 

Do their own pleasure on. Isa. 58 

Bear burdens on. Neh. 13 : 15. 

Work on. Neh. 13 : 16. 

Traffic on. Neh. 10 : 31. Neh. 13 : 15, 16. 

Sometimes pretend to be zealous for. Luke 
13 : 14. Jno. 9 : 16. 

May be judicially deprived of. Lam. 2 : 6. 
Hos. 2 :11. 
Honouring of— Exemplified. Moses, <^c. Num. 

15 : 32—34. Nehemiah, Neh. 13 : 15, 21. 

The women, Luke 23 : 66. Paul, Acts 13 : 

14. Disciples, Acts 16 : 13. John, Rev. 

1 :10. 
Dishonouring of— Exemplified. Gatherers 

of manna, Exo. 16 : 27. Gatherers of 

sticks, Num. 15 : 32. Men of Tyre, Neh. 

13 : 16. Inhabitants of Jerusalem. Jer. 

17 : 21—23. 

No. 248. SAINTS, COMPARED TO. 
The sun, Jud. 5 : 31. Mat. 13 : 43. 
Stars. Dan. 12 : 3. 
Lights. Mat. 6 : 14. Phi. 2 : 15. 
Mount Zion. Psa. 125 : 1, 2. 
Lebanon. Hos. 14 : 5—7. 
Treasure. Exo. 19 : 5. Psa. 135 : 4. 
Jewels. Mai. 3 : 17. 
Gold. Job 23 : 10. Lam. 4 : 2. 
Vessels of gold and silver. 2 Tim. 2 : 20. 
Stones of a crown. Zee. 9 : 16. 
Lively stones. 1 Pet. 2 : 5. 
Babes. Mat. 11 : 25. 1 Pet. 2 : 2. 
Little children. Mat. 18 : 3. 1 Cor. 14 : 20. 
Obedient children. 1 Pet. 1 : 14. 



Exo. 



13. 



SAL. I 

Members of the body. 1 Cor. 12 : 20, 27. 

Soldiers. 2 Tim. 2 : 3, 4. 

Runners in a race. 1 Cor. 9 : 24. Heb. 12 : 1 

Wrestlers. 2 Tim. 2 : 5. 

Good servants. Mat. 25 : 21. 

Strangers and pilgrims. 1 Pet. 2:11. 

Sheep. Psa. 78 ; 52. Mat. 25 : 33. Jno. 10 : 4 

Lambs. Isa. 40 : 11. Jno. 21 : 15. 

Calves of the stall. Mai. 4 : 2. 

Lions. Pro. 28 : 1. Mic. 5 : 8. 

Eagles. Psa. 103 : 5. Isa. 40 : 31. 

Doves. Psa. 68 : 13. Isa. 60 : 8. 

Thirsting deer. Psa. 42 : 1. 

Good fishes. Mat 13 : 48- 

Dew and showers. Mic. 5 : 7. 

Watered gardens. Isa. 68 : 11. 

Unfailing springs. Isa. 68 : 11. 

Vines. Song of Sol. 6 : 11. Hos. 14 : 7. 

Branches of a vine. Jno. 15 : 2, 4, 6. 

Pomegranates. Song of Sol. 4 : 13. 

Good figs. Jer. 24 : 2—7. 

Lilies. Song of Sol. 2 : 2. Hos. 14 ; 5. 

Willows by the water-courses. Isa. 44 : 4. 

Trees planted by rivers. Psa. 1 : 3. 

Cedars in Lebanon. Psa. 92 : 12. 

Palm trees. Psa. 92 : 12. 

Green olive trees. Psa. 62 : 8. Hos. 14 : 6. 

Fruitful trees. Psa. 1 : 3. Jer. 17 : 8. 

Corn. Hos. 14 : 7. 

Wheat. Mat. 3 : 12. Mat. 13 : 29, 30. 

Salt. Mat. 6 : 13. 

No. 249. SALVATION. 
Is of God. Psa. 3 : 8. Psa. 37 : 39. Jer. 3 : 23. 
Is of the purpose of God. 2 Tim. 1 : 9. 
Is of the appointment of God. 1 The. 5 : 9. 
God is willing to give. 1 Tim. 2 : 4. 
Is by Christ. Isa. 63 : 9. Eph. 5 : 23. 
Is by Christ alone. Isa. 45 : 21, 22. Isa. 59 : 

16. Acts 4 : 12. 
Announced after the fall. Gen. 3 : 15. 
Of Israel, predicted. Isa. 35 : 4. Isa. 45 : 17. 

Zee. 9:16. Rom. 11:26. 
Of the Gentiles, predicted. Isa. 45 : 22. Isa. 

49 : 6. Isa. 52 : 10. 
Revealed in the gospel. Eph. 1 : 13. 2 Tim. 

1 : 10. 

Came to the G«ntiles through the fall of the 

Jews. Rom. 11 : 11. 
Christ 

The Captain of Heb. 2 : 10. 

The Author of. Heb. 5 : 9. 

Appointed for. Isa. 49 : 6. 

Raised up for. Luke 1 : 69. 

Has. Zee. 9 : 9. 

Brings, with him. Isa- 62 : 11. Luke 19 : 9. 

Mighty to effect. Isa. 63 : 1. Heb. 7 : 25. 

Came to effect. Mat. 18 : 11. 1 Tim. 1 : 15. 

Died to effect. Jno. 3 : 14, 15. Gal. 1 : 4. 

Exalted to give. Acts 5 : 31. 
Is not by works. Rom. 11 : 6. Eph. 2 : 9. 

2 Tim. 1 : 9. Tit. 3 : 5. 

Is of grace. Eph. 2 : 5, 8. 2 Tim. 1 : 9. 
Tit. 2:11. 



18 SAL. 

Is of love. Rom. 5:8. 1 Jno. 4 : 9, 10. 
Is of mercy. Psa. 6 : 4. Tit. 3 : 5. 
Is of the long-suffering of God. 2 Pet. 3 : 15. 
Js through faith in Christ. Mar. 16 : 16. 

Acts 16 : 31. Rom. 10 : 9. Eph, 2:8. 1 

Pet. 1 : 5. 
Reconciliation to God, a pledge of. Rom. 5 : 

10. 

Is DELIVERANCE FROM 

Sin. Mat. 1 : 21, with 1 Jno. 3 : 5. 

Uncleanness. Eze. 36 : 29. 

The devil. Col. 2 : 15. Heb. 2 : 14, 15. 

Wrath. Rom. 5:9. 1 The 1 : 10. 

This present evil world. Gal. 1 : 4. 

Enemies. Luke 1 : 71, 74. 

Eternal death. Jno. 3 : 16, 17. 
Confession of Christ necessary to. Rom. 10 : 

10. 
Regeneration necessary to. 1 Pet. 3 : 21. 
Final perseverance necessary to. Mat. 10 : 22. 
Described as 

Great. Heb. 2 : 3. 

Glorious. 2 Tim. 2 : 10. 

Common. Jude3. 

From generation to generation. Isa. 51:8. 

To the uttermost. Heb. 7 : 25. 

Eternal. Isa. 45 : 17. Isa. 51 : 6. Heb. 5 : 9. 
Searched into and exhibited by tiie pro- 
phets. 1 Pet. 1 : 10. 
The gospel is the power of God unto. Rom. 

1 : 16. 1 Cor. 1 : 18. 

Preaching the word is the appointed means 

of. 1 Cor. 1:21. 
The scriptures are able to make wise unto. 

2 Tim. 3 : 15. Jas. 1 : 21. 

Now is the day of. Isa. 49 : 8. 2 Cor. 6 : 2. 
From sin, to be worked out with fear and 

trembling. Phi. 2 : 12. 
SaiNTs 

Chosen to. 2 The. 2 : 13. 2 Tim. 1 : 9. 

Appointed to obtain. 1 The. 5 : 9. 

Are heirs of. Heb 1 : 14. 

Have, through grace. Acts 15 : 11. 

Have a token of, in their patient suffering 
for Christ. Phi. 1 : 28, 29. 

Kept by the power of God unto. 1 Pet. 1 : 5. 

Beautified with. Psa 149 : 4. 

Clothed with. Isa. 61 : 10. 

Satisfied by. Luke 2 : 30. 

Love. Psa. 40 : 16. 

Hope for. Lam. 3 : 26. Rom. 8 : 24. 

Wait for. Gen. 49 : IS. Lam. 3 : 26. 

Long for. Psa. 119 : 81, 174. 

Earnestly look for. Psa. 119 : 123. 

Daily approach nearer to. Rom. 13 : 11. 

Receive, as the end of their faith. 1 Pet. 
1 :9. 

Welcome the tidings of. Isa. 52 : 7, with 
Rom. 10 : 15. 

Pray to be visited with. Psa. 85 : 7. Psa. 
106:4. Psa. 119:41. 

Pray for assurance of Psa. 35 : 3. 

Pray for a joyful sense of Psa. 61 : 12. 

Evidence, by works. Heb. 6 : 9, 10. 



SAN. 



89 



SCO. 



Ascribe, to God. Psa. 25 : 5. Isa. 12 : 2. 
Praise God for. 1 Chr. 16 : 23. Psa. 96 : 2. 
Commemorate, with thanks. Psa. 116:13. 
Rejoice in. Psa. 9 : 14. Psa. 21 : 1. Isa. 

25 :9. 
Glory in. Psa. 21 : 5. 
Declare. Psa. 40 : 10. Psa. 71 : 15. 
Godly sorrow worketh repentance unto. 2 

Cor. 7 : 10. 
All the earth shall see. Isa. 62 : 10. Luke 3 : 6. 
Ministers 
Give the knowledge of. Luke 1 : 77. 
Show the way of. Acts 16 : 17. 
Should exhort to. Eze. 3 : 18. Acts 2 : 40. 
Should labour to lead others to. Rom. 11 : 

14. 
Should be clothed with. 2 Chr. 6 : 41. 

Psa. 132 : 16. 
Should use self-denial to lead others to. 1 

Cor. 9 : 22. 
Should endure suffering that the elect 

may obtain. 2 Tim. 2 : 10. 
Are a sweet savour of Christ, unto God, in 

those who obtain. 2 Cor. 2 : 15. 
The heavenly host ascribe, to God. Rev. 

7 : 10. Rev. 19 : 1. 
Sought in vain from 
Idols. Isa. 45 : 20. Jer. 2 : 28. 
Earthly power. Jer. 3 : 23. 
No escape for those who neglect. Heb. 2 : 3. 
Is far off from the wicked. Psa. 119 : 155. 

Isa. 69 : 11. 
Illustrated by 
A rock. Deu. 32 : 15. Psa. 95 : 1. 
A horn. Psa. 18 : 2. Luke 1 : 69. 
A tower. 2 Sam. 22 : 51. 
A helmet. Isa. 69 : 17. Eph. 6 : 17. 
A shield. 2 Sam. 22 : 36. 
A lamp. Isa. 62 : 1. 
A cup. Psa. 116: 13. 
Clothing. 2 Chr. 6 : 41. Psa. 132 : 16. Psa. 

149 : 4. Isa. 61 : 10. 
Wells. Isa. 12 : 3. 

Walls and bulwarks. Isa. 26 : 1. Isa. 60 : 18. 
Chariots. Hab. 3:8. 
A victory. 1 Cor. 15 : 57. 
Typified. Num. 21 : 4—9, with Jno. 3 : 14, 15. 

No. 250. SANCTIFICATION. 
Is separation to the service of God. Psa. 4 : 

3. 2 Cor. 6 : 17. 
Effected by 

God. Eze. 37 : 28. 1 The. 5 : 23. Jude 1. 

Christ. Heb. 2 : 11. Heb. 13 : 12. 

The Holy Ghost. Rom. 15 : 16. 1 Cor. 6:11. 
In Christ. 1 Cor. 1 : 2. 
Through the atonement of Christ. Heb. 10 : 

10. Heb. 13 : 12. 
Through the word of God. Jno. 17 : 17, 19. 

Eph. 5 : 26. 
Christ made, of God, unto us. 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 
Saints elected to salvation through. 2 The. 

2 : 13. 1 Pet 1 : 2. 
All saints are in a state of Acts 20 : 32. Acts 

26 : 18. 1 Cor. 6 : 11. 



The Church made glorious by. Eph. 5 : 26, 

27. 
Should lead to 

Mortification of sin. 1 The. 4 : 3, 4. 

Holiness. Rom. 6 : 22. Eph. 5 : 7—9. 
Offering up of saints acceptable through. 

Rom. 15 : 16. 
Saints fitted for the service of God by. 2 

Tim. 2 : 21. 
God wills all saints to have. 1 The. 4 : 3. 
Ministers 

Set apart to God's service by. Jer. 1 : 5. 

Should pray that their people may enjoy 
complete. 1 The. 5 : 23. 

Should exhort their people to walk in. 1 
The. 4:1,3. 
None can inherit the kingdom of God with- 
out. ICor. 6:9— 11. 
Typified. Gen. 2 : 3. Exo. 13 : 2. Exo. 19 : 

14. Exo. 40 : 9—15. Lev. 27 : 14—16. 

No. 251. SCORNING AND MOCK- 
ING. 

The sufferings of Christ by, predicted. Psa. 

22 : 6—8. Isa. 63 : 3. Luke 18 : 32. 
Christ endured. ISIat. 9 : 24. Mat. 27 : 29. 
Saints endure, on account of 

Being children of God. Gen. 21 : 9, with 
Gal. 4 : 29. 

Their uprightness. Job 12 : 4. 

Their faith. Heb. 11 : 36. 

Their faithfulness in declaring the word 
of God. Jer. 20 : 7, 8. 

Their zeal for God's house. Neh. 2 : 19. 
The wicked indulge in, against 

The second coming of Christ. 2 Pet. 3 : 3, 4. 

The gifts of the Spirit. Acts 2 : 13. 

God's threatenings. Isa. 6 : 19. Jer. 17 : 15. 

God's ministers. 2 Chr. 36 : 16. 

God's ordinances. Lam. 1 : 7. 

Saints. Psa. 123 : 4. Lam. 3 : 14, 63. 

The resurrection of the dead. Acts 17 : 32. 

All solemn admonitions. 2 Chr. 30 : 6—10. 
Idolaters addicted to. Isa. 57 : 3—6. 
Drunkards addicted to. Psa. 69 : 12. Hos. 

7:5. 
They who are addicted to, 

Delight in. Pro. 1 : 22. 

Are contentious. Pro. 22 : 10. 

Are scorned by God. Pro. 3 : 34. 

Are hated by men. Pro. 24 : 9. 

Are avoided by saints. Psa. 1:1. Jer. 
15 : 17. 

Walk after their own lusts. 2 Pet. 3 : 3. 

Are proud and haughty. Pro. 21 : 24. 

Hear not rebuke. Pro. 13 : 1. 

Love not those who reprove. Pro. 16 : 12. 

Hate those who reprove. Pro. 9 : 8. 

Go not to the wise. Pro. 16 : 12. 

Bring others into danger. Pro. 29 : 8. 

Shall themselves endure. Eze. 23 : 32. 
Characteristic of the latter days. 2 Pet. 3 : 3. 

Jude 18. 
Woe denounced against. Isa. 6 : IS, 19. 



SCR. 



90 



SCR. 



Punishment for. 2 Chr. 36 : 17. Pro. 19 : 29. 
Isa 29 : 20. Lam. 3 : 64—66. 

Exemplified. Ishmael, Gen. 21 : 9. Children 
at Bethel, 2 Kin. 2 : 23. Ephraim and 
Manasseh, 2 Chr 30 : 10. Chiefs of Judah, 
2 Chr. 36 : 16. Sanhallat, Neh. 4 : 1. Ene- 
mies of Job, Job 30 : 1,9. Enemies of 
David, Fsa. 35 : 15, 16. Rulers of Israel, 
Isa. 28 : 14. ^immonites, Eze. 25 : 3. Ty- 
rians, Eze. 26 : 2. Heathen, Eze. 36 : 2, 3. 
Soldiers, Mat. 27 : 29—30. Luke 23 : 36. 
Chief Priests, ij-c. Mat. 27 : 41. Pharisees, 
Luke 16 : 14. The men vjho held Jesus, 
Luke 22 : 63, 64. Herod, ^c. Luke 23 : 11. 
People and rulers, Luke 23 : 35. Some of 
the multitude, Acts 2 : 13. Athenians, Acts 
17 : 32. 

No. 252. SCRIPTURES, THE. 

Given by inspiration of God. 2 Tim. 3 : 16- 
Given by inspiration of the Holy Ghost. 

Acts 1 : 16. Heb. 3:7. 2 Pet. 1 : 21. 
Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them. 

Mat. 4 : 4. Mar. 12 : 10. Jno. 7 : 42. 
Christ taught out of. Luke 24 : 27. 
Are called the 

Word. Jas 1 : 21—23. 1 Pet. 2 : 2. 

Word of God. Luke 11 : 28. Heb. 4 : 12. 

Word of Christ. Col. 3 : 16. 

Word of truth. Jas. 1 : IS. 

Holv scriptures. Rom. 1 : 2. 2 Tim. 3 : 15. 

Scripture of truth. Dan. 10 : 21. 

Book. Psa. 40 : 7. Rev. 22 : 19. 

Book of the Lord. Isa. 34 : 16. 

Book of the law. Neh. 8 : 3. Gal. 3 : 10. 

Law of the Lord. Psa. 1 : 2. Isa. 30 : 9. 

Sword of the Spirit. Eph. 6 : 17. 

Oracles of God. Rom 3 : 2. 1 Pet. 4 : 11. 
Contain the promises of the gospel. Rom. 

1 :2. 
Reveal the laws, statutes, and judgments of 

God. Deu. 4 : 5, 14, with Exo. 24 : 3, 4. 
Record divine prophecies. 2 Pet. 1 : 19 — 21. 
Testify of Christ. Jno. 5 : 39. Acts 10 : 43. 

Acts 18 : 28. 1 Cor. 15 : 3. 
Are full and sufficient. Luke 16 : 29, 31. 
Are an unerring guide. Pro. 6 : 23. 2 Pet. 

1 : 19. 

Are able to make wise unto salvation 

through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. 3 : 15. 

Are profitable both for doctrine and practice. 

2 Tim. 3 : 16, 17. 

DESCniBED AS 

Pure. Psa. 12 : 6. Psa. 119 : 140. Pro. 30 : 5. 

True. Psa. 119 -.160. Jno. 17 : 17. 

Perfect. Psa. 19 : 7. 

Precious. Psa. 19 : 10. 

Quick and powerful. Heb. 4 : 12. 
Written for our instruction. Rom. 15 : 4. 
Intended for the use of all men. Rom. 16 : 26. 
Nothing to be taken from, or added to. Deu. 

4 : 2. Deu. 12 : 32. 
One portion of, to be compared with another. 

1 Cor. 2 : 13. 



Designed for 

Regenerating. Jas. 1 : 18. 1 Pet. 1 : 23. 

Quickening. Psa 119 : 50, 93. 

Illuminating. Psa. 119 : 130. 

Converting the soul. Psa. 19 : 7. 

Making wise the simple. Psa. 19 : 7. 

Sanctifying. Jno. 17 : 17. Eph. 5 : 26. 

Producing faith. Jno. 20 : 31. 

Producing hope. Psa. 119 : 49. Rom. 15:4. 

Producing obedience. Deu. 17 : 19, 20. 

Cleansing the heart. Jno. 15 : 3. Eph. 
5:26. 

Cleansing the ways. Psa. 119 : 9. 

Keeping from destructive paths. Psa. 17 : 4. 

Supporting life. Deu. 8 : 3, with Mat. 4 : 4. 

Promoting growth in grace. I Pet. 2 : 2. 

Building up in the faith. Acts 20 : 32. 

Admonishing. Psa. 19 : 11. 1 Cor. 10 : 11. 

Comforting. Psa. 119 : 82. Rom. 15 : 4. 

Rejoicing the heart. Psa. 19 : 8. Psa. 
119 : 111. 
Work effectually in them that believe. 1 

The. 2 : 13. 
The letter of, without the spirit, killeth. 

Jno. 6 : 63, with 2 Cor. 3 : 6. 
Ignorance of, a source of error. Mat. 22 : 29. 

Acts 13 : 27. 
Christ enables us to understand. Luke 

24 : 45. 
The Holy Ghost enables us to understand- 

Jno. 16 : 13. 1 Cor. 2 : JO— 14. 
No prophecy of, is of any private interpre- 
tation. 2 Pet. 1 : 20. 
Every thing should be tried by. Isa. 8 : 20. 

Acts 17 : 11. 
Should be 

The standard of teaching. 1 Pet. 4:11, 

Believed. Jno. 2 : 22. 

Appealed to. 1 Cor. 1 : 31. 1 Pet. 1 : 16. 

Read. Deu. 17 : 19. Isa. 34 : 16. 

Read publicly to all. Deu. 31 : 11—13. 
Neh. 8 : 3. Jer. 36 : 6. Acts 13 : 15. 

Known. 2 Tim. 3 : 15. 

Received, not as the word of men. but as 
the word of God. 1 The. 2 : 13. 

Received with meekness. Jas. 1 : 21. 

Searched. Jno. 6 : 39. Jno. 7 : 52. 

Searched daily. Acts 17 : 11. 

Laid up in the heart. Deu. 6 : 6. Deu. 
11 : 18. 

Taught to children. Deu. 6 : 7. Deu. 11 : 
19. 2 Tim. 3 : 15. 

Taught to ALL. 2 Chr. 17 : 7—9. Neh. 
8:7,8. 

Talked of continually. Deu. 6 : 7. 

Not handled deceitfully. 2 Cor. 4 : 2. 

Not only heard, but obeyed. Mat. 7 : 24, 
with Luke 11 : 28. Jas. 1 : 22. 

Used against our spiritual enemies. Mat. 
4:4, 7, 10, with Eph. 6: 11, 17. 
All should desire to hear, Neh. 8:1. 
Mere hearers of, deceive themselves. Jas. 

1 :22. 
Advantage of possessing. Rom. 3 : 2. 



iEA. 



SEC. 



91 



SEC. 



Saints 

Love exceedingly. Psa. 119 : 97, 113, 159, 
167. 

Delight in. Psa. 1 : 2. 

Regard, as sweet. Psa. 119 : 103. ^ 

Esteem, above all things. Job 23 : 12. 

Long after. Psa. 119 : 82. 

Stand in awe of. Psa. 119:161. Isa. 66 : 2. 

Keep, in remembrance. Psa. 119 : 16. 

Grieve when men disobey. Psa 119 : 158. 

Hide, in their heart. Psa. 119 ; 11. 

Hope in. Psa. 119 : 74, 81, 147. 

Meditate in. Psa. 1 : 2. Psa. 119 : 99, 148. 

Rejoice in. Psa. 119 : 162. Jer. 15 : 16. 

Trust in. Psa. 119 : 42. 

Obey. Psa. 119:67. Luke 8 : 21. Jno. 
17 :6. 

Speak of. Psa. 119 : 172. 

Esteem, as a light. Psa. 1 19 : 105. 

Pray to be taught. Psa. 119 : 12, 18, 33, 66. 

Pray to be conformed to. Psa. 119 : 133. 

Plead the promises of, in prayer. Psa. 
119:25,28,41,76,169. 
They who search, are truly noble. Acts 

17 :11. 
Blessedness of hearing and obeying. Luke 

11 :28. Jas. 1 : 25. 
Let them dwell richly in you. Col. 3 : 16. 
The wicked 

Corrupt. 2 Cor. 2 : 17. 

Make, of none effect through their tradi- 
tions. Mar. 7 : 9—13. 

Reject. Jer. 8 : 9. 

Stumble at 1 Pet. 2 : 8. 

Obey not. Psa. 119 : 158. 

Frequently wrest, to their own destruc- 
tion. 2 Pet. 3 : 16. 
Denunciations against those who add to, or 

take from. Rev. 22 : 18, 19. 
Destruction of, punished. Jer. 36 : 29 — 31. 

No. 253. SEALING or the holy 

GHOST. 

Christ received. Jno. 6 : 27. 
Saints receive. 2 Cor. 1 : 22. Eph. 1 : 13. 
Is unto the day of redemption. Eph. 4 : 30. 
The wicked do not receive. Rev. 9 : 4. 
Judgment suspended until all saints receive. 

Rev. 7 : 3. 
Typified. Rom. 4 : 11. 

No. 254. SECOND coming of 

CHRIST, THE 

Time of, unknown. Mat. 24 : 36. Mar. 13 : 32. 
Called the 
Times of refreshing from the presence of 

the Lord. Acts 3 : 19. 
Times of the restitution of all things. 

Acts 3 : 21. with Rom. 8 : 21. 
Last time. 1 Pet. 1 : 5. 
Appearing of Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 1 : 7. 
Revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 1 : 13. 
Glorious appearing of the great God and 
our Saviour. Tit. 2:13. 



Coming of the day of God. 2 Pet. 3 : 12. 

Day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1 : 8 
Foretold by 

Prophets. Dan. 7 : 13. Jude 14. 

Himself Mat. 25 : 31. Jno. 14 : 3. 

Apostles. Acts 3 : 20. 1 Tim. 6 : 14. 

Angels. Acts 1 : 10, 11. 
Signs preceding. Mat. 24 : 3, &c. 
The manner of ; 

In clouds. Mat. 24 : 30. Mat. 26 : 64. 
Rev. 1:7. 

In the glory of his Father. Mat. 16 : 27. 

In his own glory. Mat. 25 : 31. 

In flaming fire. 2 The. 1 : S. 

With power and great glory. Mat. 24 : 30. 

As He ascended. Acts 1 : 9, 11. 

With a shout and the voice of the Arch- 
angel, See. 1 The. 4 : 16. 

Accompanied by Angels. Mat. 16 : 27. 
Mat. 25 : 31. Mar. 8 : 38. 2 The. 1 : 7. 

With his saints. 1 The. 3 : 13. Jude 14. 

Suddenly. Mar. 13 : 36. 

Unexpectedly. Mat. 24 : 44. Luke 12 : 40. 

As a thief in the night. I The. 5 : 2. 2 Pet. 
3 : 10. Rev. 16 : 15. 

As the lightning. Mat. 24 : 27. 
The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, 

&c. at. 2 Pet. 3 : 10, 12. 
They who shall have died in Christ shall 

rise first at. 1 The. 4 : 16. 
The saints alive at, shall be caught up to 

meet him. 1 The. 4 : 17. 
Is not to make atonement. Heb. 9 : 28, with 

Rom. 6 : 9, 10, and Heb. 10 : 14. 
The purposes of, are to 

Complete the salvation of saints. Heb. 
9 : 28. 1 Pet. 1 : 5. 

Be glorified in his saints. 2 The. 1:10. 

Be admired in them that believe. 2 The. 

1 :10. 

Bring to light the hidden things of dark- 
ness, &c. 1 Cor. 4 : 5. 
Judge. Psa. 60 : 3, 4, with Jno. 5 : 22. 

2 Tim. 4 : 1. Jude 15. Rev. 20 : 11—13. 
Reign. Isa. 24 : 23. Dan. 7 : 14. Rev. 11 : 15. 
Destroy death. 1 Cor. 15 : 23, 26. 

Every eye shall see him at. Rev. 1 : 7. 
Should be always considered as at hand. 

Rom. 13 : 12. Phi. 4:5. 1 Pet. 4 : 7. 
Blessedness of being prepared for. Mat. 24 : 

46. Luke 12 : 37, 38. 
Saints 

Assured of. Job 19 : 25, 26. 

Love. 2 Tim. 4 : 8. 

Look for. Phi. 3 : 20. Tit. 2 : 13. 

Wait for. 1 Cor. 1:7. 1 The. 1 : 10. 

Haste unto. 2 Pet. 3 : 12. 

Pray for. Rev. 22 : 20. 

Should be ready for. Mat. 24 : 44. Luke 
12 : 40. 

Should watch for. Mat. 24 : 42. Mar. 13 : 
35—37. Luke 21 : 36. 

Should be patient unto. 2 The. 3 : 5. Jas. 
5 : 7, 8. 



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Shall be preserved unto. Phi. 1 : 6. 2 Tim. 

4 : 18. 1 Pet. 1 : 6. Jude 24. 
Shall not be ashamed at. 1 Jno. 2 : 28. 
Shall be blameless at. 1 Cor. 1 : 8. 1 The. 

3 : 13. 1 The. 5 : 23. Jude 24. 
Shall be like him at. Phi. 3 : 21. 1 Jno. 3 : 2. 
Shall see him as He is, at. 1 Jno. 3 : 2. 
Shall appear with him in glory at. Col. 3 : 4. 
Shall receive a crown of glory at. 2 Tim. 

4:8. 1 Pet. 6 : 4. 
Shall reign with him at. Dan. 7 : 27. 2 Tim. 

2 : 12. Rev. 6 : 10. Rev. 20 : 6. Rev. 22 : 5. 
Faith of, shall be found unto praise at. 

1 Pet. 1 : 7. 
The wicked 
Scoff at. 2 Pet. 3 : 3, 4. 
Presume upon the delay of. Mat. 24 : 48. 
Shall be surprised by. Mat. 24 : 37—39. 

1 The. 6:3. 2 Pet. 3 : 10. 
Shall be punished at. 2 The. 1 : 8, 9. 
The man of sin to be destroyed at. 2 The. 2: 8. 
Illustrated. Mat. 25 : 6. Luke 12 : 36, 39. 
Luke 19 : 12, 15. 

No. 255. SEEKING GOD. 

Commanded. Isa. 55 : 6. Mat. 7 : 7. 
Includes seeking 

His name. Psa. 83 : 16. 

His word. Amos 8 : 12. 

His face. Psa. 27 : 8. Psa. 105 : 4. 

His strength. 1 Chr. 16 : 11. Psa. 105 : 4. 

His commandments. 1 Chr. 28 : 8. 

His precepts. Psa. 119 : 45, 94. 

His kingdom. Mat. 6 : 33. 

Christ. Mai. 3 : 1. Luke 2 : 15, 16. 

Honour which comes from him. Jno. 6 : 44. 
By prayer. Job 8 : 5. Dan. 9 : 3. 
In his house. Deu. 12 : 5. Psa. 27 : 4. 
Should be 

Immediate. Hos. 10 : 12. 

Evermore. Psa. 105 : 4. 

While he may be found. Isa. 55 : 6. 

With diligence. Heb. 11:6. 

With the heart. Deu. 4 : 29. 1 Chr. 22 : 19. 

In the day of trouble. Psa. 77 : 2. 
Ensures 

His being found. Deu. 4 : 29. Chr. 28 : 9. 
Pro. 8 : 17. Jer. 29 : 13. 

His favour. Lam. 3 : 25. 

His protection. Ezr. 8 : 22. 

His not forsaking us. Psa. 9 : 10. 

Life. Psa. 69 : 32. Amos 5 : 4, 6. 

Prosperity. Job 8 : 5, 6. Psa. 34 : 10. 

Being heard of him. Psa. 34 : 4. 

Understanding all things. Pro. 28 : 5. 

Gifts of righteousness. Hos. 10 : 12. 
Imperative upon all. Isa 8 : 19. 
Afflictions designed to lead to. Psa. 78 : 33, 

34. Hos. : 15. 
None, by nature, are found to be engaged 

in. Psa. 14 : 2, with Rom. 3 : 11. 
Saints 

Specially exhorted to. Zep. 2 : 3. 

Desirous of. Job 5 : 8. 

Purpose, in heart Psa. 27 : 6. 



Prepare their hearts for. 2 Chr. 30 : 19. 

Set their hearts to. 2 Chr. 11 : 16. 

Engage in, with the whole heart. 2 Chr. 
15:13. Psa. 119:10. 

Early in. Job 8 : 5. Psa 63 : 1. Isa. 26 : 9. 

Earnest in. Song of Sol. 3 : 2. 

Characterized by. Psa. 24 : 6. 
Is never in vain. Isa. 45 : 19. 
Blessedness of Psa. 119 : 2. 
Leads to joy. Psa. 70 : 4. Psa. 105 : 3. 
Ends in praise. Psa 22 : 26. 
Promise connected with. Psa. 69 : 32. 
Shall be rewarded. Heb. 11:6. 
The WICKED 

Are gone out ofthe way of. Psa, 14 : 2, 3, 
with Rom. 3 : 11, 12. 

Prepare not their hearts for. 2 Chr. 12 : 14. 

Refuse, through pride. Psa. 10 : 4. 

Not led to, by affliction. Isa. 9 : 13. 

Sometimes pretend to. Ezr. 4 : 2. Isa. 58 : 2. 

Rejected, when too late in. Pro. 1 : 28. 
They who neglect, denounced. Isa. 31 : 1. 
Punishment of those who neglect. Zep. 1 : 

4—6. 
Exemplified. Asa, 2 Chr. 14 :7. Jehoshaphat, 

2 Chr. 17 : 3, 4. Uzziah, 2 Chr. 26 : 6. 

Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 31 : 21. Josiah, 2 Chr. 

34 : 3. Ezra, Ezr. 7 : 10. David, Psa. 34 : 

4. Daniel, Dan. 9 : 3, 4. 

No. 256. SELF-DELUSION. 

A characteristic ofthe wicked. Psa. 49 : 18. 
Prosperity frequently leads to. Psa. 30 : 6. 

Hos. 12 : 8. Luke 12 : 17—19. 
Obstinate sinners often given up to. Psa. 81 : 

11,12. Hos. 4:17. 2 The. 2 : 10, IL 
Exhibited in thinking that 

Our own ways are right. Pro. 14 : 12. 

We should adhere to established wicked 
practices. Jer. 44 : 17. 

We are pure. Pro. 30 : 12. 

We are better than others. Luke 18 : 11. 

We are rich in spiritual things. Rev. 3 : 17. 

We may have peace while in sin. Deu. 
29 : 19. 

We are above adversity. Psa. 10 : 6. 

Gifts entitle us to heaven. Mat. 7 : 21, 22. 

Privileges entitle us to heaven. Mat. 3 : 9. 
Luke 13 :25, 26. 

God will not punish our sins. Jer 5 : 12. 

Christ shall not come to judge. 2 Pet. 3 : 4. 

Our lives shall be prolonged. Isa. 56 : 12. 
Luke 12 : 19. Jas. 4 : 13. 
Frequently persevered in, to the last. Mat. 

7:22. Mat. 25 : 11, 12. Luke 13 : 24, 25. 
Fatal consequences of Mat. 7 : 23. Mat. 

24:48—51. Luke 12: 20. 1 The. 5 : 3. 
Exemplified, .^hab, I Kin. 20 : 27, 34. Is- 
raelites, Hos. 12 : 8. Jetvs, Jno. S : 33, 41. 

Church of Laodicea. Rev. 3 : 17. 

No. 257. SELF-DENIAL. 

Christ set an example of. Mat. 4 : 8 — 10. 
Mat. 8 : 20. Rom. 16 : 3. Phi. 2 : 6—8. 



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A test of devotedness to Christ. Mat. 10 

37, 38. Luke 14 : 27, 33. 
Necessary 
in following Christ. Luke 9 : 23,. 24. 
In the warfare of saints. 2 Tim. 2 : 4. 
To the triumph of saints. 1 Cor. 9 : 25. 
Ministers especially called to exercise. 

Cor. 6 : 4, 5. 
Should be exercised in 
Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts. 

Rom. 6 : 12. Tit. 2 : 12. 
Controlling the appetite. Pro. 23 : 2. 
Abstaining from fleshly lusts. 1 Pet. 2:11, 
No longer living to lusts of men. 1 Pet. 4 : 2. 
Mortifying sinful lusts. Mar. 9 : 43. Col 

3 :6. 
Mortifying deeds of the body. Rom. 8 : 13. 
Not pleasing ourselves. Rom. 15 : 1 — 3. 
Not seeking our own profit. 1 Cor. 10 : 24, 

33. 1 Cor. 13 : 5. Phi. 2 : 4. 
Preferring the profit of others. Rom. 14 : 

20, 21. 1 Cor. 10 : 24, 33. 
Assisting others. Luke 3:11. 
Even lawful things. 1 Cot. 10 : 23. 
Forsaking all. Luke 14 : 33. 
Taking up the cross and following Christ. 

Mat. 10 : 38. Mat. 16 : 24. 
Crucifying the flesh. Gal. 5 : 24. 
Being crucified with Christ. Rom. 6 : 6. 
Being crucified unto the world. Gal. 6 : 14. 
Putting ofl' the old man which is corrupt. 

Eph. 4 : 22. Col. 3:9. 
Preferring Christ to all earthly relations. 

Mat. 8:21,22. Luke 14 : 26. 
Becomes strangers and pilgrims. Heb. 11 : 

13—15. 1 Pet 2 : 11. 
Danger of neglecting. Mat. 16 : 25, 26. 

I Cor. 9 : 27. 

Reward of. Mat. 19 t 28, 29. Rom. 8 : 13. 

Happy result of 2 Pet. 1 : 4. 

Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 13 : 9. Heb. 

II : 8, 0. Widow of Zarephath, 1 Kin. 
17 : 12—15. Esther, Est. 4 : 16. Rechahites, 
Jer. 35 : 6, 7. Daniel, Dan. 5 : 16, 17. 
Apostles, Mat. 19 : 27. Simon, Andrew, 
James and John, Mar. 1 : 16 — 20. Poor 
Widow, Luke 21 : 4. Primitive Chnstians, 
Acts 2 : 45. Acts 4 : 34. Ba^-nabas, Acts 
4 : 36, 37. Paul, Acts 20 : 24. 1 Cor. 9 : 
19, 27. Moses, Heb. 11 : 24, 25. 

No. 258. SELF-EXAMINATION. 

Enjoined. 2 Cor. 13 : 5. 

Necessary before the communion. 1 Cor. 

11 :23. 
Cause of difficulty in. Jer. 17 : 9. 
Should be engaged m 

With holy awe. Psa. 4 : 4. 

With diligent search. Psa. 77 : 6. Lam. 3 : 40. 

With praver for divine searching. Psa. 
26 : 2. Psa. 139 : 23, 24. 

With purpose of amendment. Psa. 119 : 
59. Lam. 3 : 40. 
Advantages of. 1 Cor. 11 : 31. Gal. 6 : 4. 



No. 259. SELFISHNESS. 
Contrary to the law of God. Jas. 2 : 8. 
Tlie example of Christ condemns. Jno. 4 : 

34. Rom. 15 : 3. 2 Cor. 8 : 9. 
God hates. Mai. 1 : 10. 
Exhibited in 

Being lovers of ourselves. 2 Tim. 3 : 2. 

Pleasing ourselves. Rom. 16 : 1. 

Seeking our own. 1 Cor. 10 : 33. Phi. 2 : 21. 

Seeking after gain. Isa. 66 : 11. 

Seeking undue precedence. Mat. 20 : 21. 

Living to ourselves. 2 Cor. 5 : 15. 

Neglect of the poor. 1 Jno. 3 : 17. 

Serving God for reward. Mai. 1 : 10. 

Performing duty for reward. Mic. 3 : 11. 
Inconsistent with christian love. 1 Cor. 13 : 5. 
Inconsistent with the communion of saints. 

Rom. 12 : 4, 5, with 1 Cor. 12 : 12—27. 
Especially forbidden to saints. 1 Cor. 10 : 24. 

Phi. 2 : 4. 
The love of Christ should constrain us to 

avoid. 2 Cor 5 : 14, 15. 
Ministers should be devoid of. 1 Cor. 9 : 

19—23. 1 Cor. 10 : 33. 
All men addicted to. Phi. 2 : 21. 
Saints falsely accused of. Job 1 : 9 — 11. 
Characteristic of the last days. 2 Tim. 3:1,2. 
Exemplified. Cain, Gen. 4 : 9. Nabal, 1 Sam. 

25 : 3, 11. Haman, Est. 6 : 6. Priests, 

isa. 66 : 11. Jews, Zee. 7 : 6. James and 

John, Mar. 10 : 37. Multitude, Jno. 6 : 26. 
No. 260. SELF-RIGHTEOUSJN'ESSr 
Man is prone to. Pro. 20 ; 6. Pro. 30 : 12. 
Hateful to God. Luke 16 : 15. 

Is VAIN BECAUSE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS IS 

But external. Mat. 23 : 25—28. Luke 11 : 
39—44. 

But partial. Mat 23 : 25. Luke 11 : 42. 

No better than filthy rags. Isa. 64 : 6. 

Ineffectual for salvation. Mat. 5 : 20, with 
Rom 3 : 20. 

Unprofitable. Isa. 57 : 12. 
Is boastful. Mat. 23 : 30. 
They who are given to 

Audaciously approach God. Luke 18 : 11. 

Seek to justify themselves. Luke 10 : 29. 

Seek to justify themselves before men. 
Luke 16 : 15. 

Reject the righteousness of God. Rom. 
10:3. 

Condemn others. Mat. 9 : 11—13. Luke 
7 :39. 

Consider their own way right. Pro. 21 : 2. 

Despise others. Isa. 65 : 5. Luke 18 : 9. 

Proclaim their own goodness. Pro. 20 : 6. 

Are pure in their own eyes. Pro. 30 : 12. 

Are abominable before God. Isa. 65 : 5. 
Folly of Job 9: 20. 
Saints renounce. Phi. 3 : 7 — 10. 
Warning against. Ben. 9 : 4. 
Denunciation against. Mat. 23 : 27, 28. 
Illustrated. Luke 18 : 10—12. 
Exemplified. Saul, 1 Sam. 15 : 13. Young 

man. Mat. 19 : 20. Lawyer, Luke 10 : 25, 



SEL. SEl 

29. Phai-isees, Luke 11 : 39. 
Jno. 9 : 2S. Israel, Rom. 10 : 
Laodicea, Rev. 3 : 17. 
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D STUB- 
BORNNESS. 

Forbidden. 2 Chr. 30 : 8. Psa 75 : 5. 
Proceed from 
Unbelief. 2 Kin. 17 : 14. 
Pride. Neh. 9 : 16, 29. 
An evil heart. Jer. 7 : 24. 
God knows. Isa. 4S : 4. 
Exhibited in 
Refusing to hearken to God. Pro. 1 : 24, 
Refusing to hearken to the messengers of 
God. 1 Sam. 8 : 19. Jer. 44 : 16. Zee. 
7 : 11. 
Refusing to walk in the ways of God. 

Neh. 9 : 17. Isa. 42 : 24. Psa. 78 : 10. 
Refusing to hearken to parents. Deu. 21 : 

IS, 19. 
Refusing to receive correction. Deu. 21 : 

18. Jer. 5 : 3. Jer. 7 : 28. 
Rebellion against God. Deu. 31 : 27. Psa. 

7S :8. 
Resisting the Holy Ghost. Acts 7 : 51. 
Walking in the counsels of an evil heart. 

Jer. 7 : 24, with Jer. 23 : 17. 
Hardening the neck. Neh. 9 : 16. 
Hardening the heart. 2 Chr. 36 : 13. 
Going backward and not forward. Jer. 7 : 
24. 
Heinousness of. 1 Sam. 15 : 23. 
Ministers should 
Be without. Tit. 1 : 7. 
Warn their people against. Heb. 3 : 7 — 12. 
Pray that their people may be forgiven 
for. Exo. 34 : 9. Deu 9 : 27. 
Characteristic of the wicked. Prov. 7 : 11. 

2 Pet. 2 : 10. 
The wicked cease not from. Jud. 2 : 19. 
Punishment for. Deu. 21 : 21. Pro. 29 : 1. 
Illustrated. Psa. 32 : 9. Jer. 31 : 18. 
Exemplified. Simeon and Levi, Gen. 49 : 6. 
Israelites, Exo. 32 : 9. Deu. 9 : 6, 13. Saul, 
1 Sam. 15 : 19—23. David, 2 Sam. 24 : 4 
Josiah, 2 Chr. 35 : 22. Zedekiah, 2 Chr. 
36 : 13. 

No. 262. SERVANTS. 
Christ condescended to the office of Luke 

2-2 : 27. Jno. 13 : 5. Phi. 2 : 7. 
Are inferior to their masters. Luke 22 : 27. 
Should follow Christ's example. 1 Pet. 2 : 

21. 
Duties of, to masters : 

To pray for them. Gen. 24 : 12. 

To honour them. Mai. 1:6. 1 Tim. 6 : 1 

To revere them the more, when they are 
believers. 1 Tim. 6 : 2. 

To be subject to them. 1 Pet. 2 : IS. 

To obey them. Eph. 6 : 5. Tit. 2 ; 9. 

To attend to their call. Psa. 123 : 2. 

To please them well in all things. Tit. 2 : 9. 

To sympathize with them. 2 Sam. 12 : 18. 



Jno. 8 : 33. To prefer their business to their own ne- 
Church of cessary food. Gen 24 : 33. 

To bless God for mercies shown to them. 

Gen. 24 :27, 43. 
To be faithful to them. Luke 16 : 10—12. 

1 Cor. 4 : 2. Tit. 2 : 10. 
To be profitable to them. Luke 19 : 15, 

16, IB. Phile. 11. 
To be anxious for their welfare. 1 Sam. 

25 : 14—17. 2 Kin. 6 : 2, 3. 
To be earnest in transacting their busi- 
ness. Gen. 24 : 64—66. 
To be prudent in the management of their 

aflairs. Gen. 24 : .34—49. 
To be industrious in labouring for them. 

Neh. 4 : 16, 23. 
To be kind and attentive to their guests. 

Gen. 43 : 23, 24. 
To be submissive even to the froward. 

Gen. 16 : 6, 9. 1 Pet 2 : 18. 
Not to answer them rudely. Tit. 2 : 9. 
Not to serve them with eye-service, as 

men-pleasers. Eph. 6 : 6. Col. 3 : 22. 
Not to defraud them. Tit. 2 : 10. 
Should be contented in their situation. 1 Cor. 

7 : 20, 21. 
Should be compassionate to their fellows. 

Mat 18 : 33. 
Should servf. 
For conscience towards God. 1 Pet. 2 : 

19. 
In the fear of God. Eph. 6 : 5. Col. 3 : 22. 
As the servants of Christ. Eph. 6 : 5, 6. 
Heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto 

men. Eph. 6 : 7. Col. 3 : 23. 
As doing the will of God from the heart. 

Eph. 6 : 6. 
In singleness of heart. Eph. 6 : 5. Col. 

3 ■ 22 
With good will. Eph. 6 : 7. 
When patient under injury are acceptable 

to God. 1 Pet. 2 : 19, 20. 
When good 
Are the servants of Christ. Col. 3 : 24. 
Are brethren beloved in the Lord. Phile. 

16. 
Are the Lord's freemen. 1 Cor. 7 : 22. 
Are partakers of gospel privileges. 1 Cor 

12 : 13. Gal. 3 : 2S. Eph. 6 : 8. Col. 3:11. 
Deserve the confidence of their masters. 

Gen. 24 : 2, 4, 10. Gen. 39 : 4. 
Often exalted. Gen. 41 : 40. Pro. 17 : 2. 
Often advanced by masters. Gen 39 : 4, 5. 
To be honoured. Gen. 24 : 31. Pro. 27 : 18. 
Bring God's blessing upon their masters. 

Gen. 30 : 27, 30. Gen. 39 : 3. 
Adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour 

in all things. Tit. 2 : 10. 
Have God with them. Gen. 31 : 42. Gen. 

39 : 21. Acts 7 : 9, 10. 
Are prospered by God. Gen. 39 : 3. 
Are protected by God.' Gen. 31 : 7. 
Are guided by God. Gen. 24 : 7, 27. 
Are blessed by God. Mat. 24 : 46. 



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Are mourned over after death. Gen. 35 : 8. 
(See marginal note.) 

Shall be rewarded. Eph. 6 : 8. Col. 3 : 24. 
The property of masters increased by faith- 
ful. Gen. 30 : 29, 30. 
When wicked 

Are eye-servants. Eph. 6 : 6. Col. 3 : 22. 

Are men-pleasers. Eph. 6 : 6. Col. 3 : 22. 

Are deceitful. 2 Sam. 19 : 26. Psa. 101 : 6, 7. 

Are quarrelsome. Gen. 13 : 7. Gen. 26 :20. 

Are covetous. 2 Kin. 5 : 20. 

Are liars. 2 Kin. 6 : 22, 25. 

Are thieves. Tit. 2 : 10. 

Are gluttonous and drunken. Mat. 24 : 49. 

Are unmerciful to their fellows. Mat. 
18 :30. 

Will not submit to correction. Pro. 29 : 19. 

Do not bear to be exalted. Pro. 30 : 21, 22. 
with Isa 3 : 5. 

Shall be punished. Mat. 24 : 60. 
Good — Exemplified. Eliezer,Gen. 24th Chap- 
ter. Deborah, Gen 24 : 59, with Gen. 35 : 8. 

Jacob, Gen. 31 : 36—40. Joseph, Gen. 39 : 3. 

Acts 7 : 10. Servants of Boaz, Ruth 2 : 4 

Jonathaii's armour-bearer, 1 Sam. 14 : 6, 7. 

David's servants, 2 Sam. 12 : 18. Captive 

maid, 2 Kin. 5 : 2 — 4. Servants of Naaman, 

2 Kin. 5 : 13. Servants of Centurion, Mat. 

8 : 9. Sei-vants of Cornelius, Acts 10 : 7. 

Onesimus after his conversion, Phile. 11. 
Bad— Exemplified. Sei-vants of Abraham and 

Lot, Gen. 13 -.7. Servants of Jihimelech, 

Gen. 21 : 25. Jibsalorn's servants, 2 Sam. 

13 : 28,29. 2 Sam. 14 : 30. Ziba, 2 Sam. 
16 : 1 — 4. Sei-vants of Skimei, 1 Kin. 2 : 39. 
Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 11 : 26. Zimri, 1 Kin. 16 : 
9. Gehazi, 2 Kin. 5 : 20. Senants of 
Jlmon, 2 Kin. 21 : 23. Job's senants, Job 
19 : 16. Sen-ants of the High Pnest, Mar. 

14 : 65. Onesimus before his conversion, 
Phile. 11. 

No. 263. SICKNESS. 
Sent by God. Deu. 32 : 39. 2 Sam. 12 : 15. 

Acts 12 : 23. 
The devil sometimes permitted to inflict. 

Job 2 : 6, 7. Luke 9 : 39. Luke 13 : 16. 
Often brought on by intemperance. Hos. 7: 6. 
Often sent as a punishment of sin. Lev. 26 : 

14—16. 2 Chr. 21 : 12—15. 1 Cor. 11 : 30. 
God 

Promises to heal. Exo. 23 : 25. 2 Kin. 20 : 6. 
Heals. Deu. 32 : 39. Psa. 103 : 3. Isa. 33 : 5, 9. 

Exhibits his mercy in healing. Phi. 2 : 27. 

Exhibits his power in healing. Luke 5 : 17. 

Exhibits his love in healing. Isa. 38 : 17. 

Often manifests saving grace to sinners 
during. Job 33 : 19—24. 

Permits saints to be tried by. Job 2 : 5, 6. 

Strengthens saints in. Psa. 41 : 3. 

Comforts saints in. Psa. 41 : 3. 

Hears the prayers of those in. Psa. 30 : 2. 
Psa. 107 : 18—20. 

Preserves saints in time of Psa. 91 : 3—7. 

Abandons the wicked to. Jer. 34 : 17. 



Persecutes the wicked by. Jer. 29 : 18. 
Healing of, lawful on the sabbath. Luke 

13 : 14—16. 
Christ compassionated those in. Isa. 53 : 4, 

with Mat. 8: 16, 17. 
Christ healed, 

Being present. Mar. 1 : 31. Mat. 4 : 2, 3. 

Not being present. Mat. 8 : 13. 

By imposition of hands. Mar. 6 : 5. Luke 

13 : 13. 

With a touch. Mat. 8 : 3. 

Through the touch of his garment.. Mat. 

14 : 35, 36. Mar. 5 : 27—34. 
With a word. Mat. 8 : 8, 13. 

Faith required in those healed of, by Christ. 

Mat. 9 : 28, 29. Mar. 6 : 34. Mar. 10 : 62. 
Often incurable bv human means. Deu. 28 : 

27. 2 Chr. 21 : "iS. 
The apostles were endued with power to 

heal. Mat. 10 : 1. Mar. 16 : 18, 20. 
Saints 

Acknowledge that, comes from God. Psa. 
38 : 1—8. Isa 38 : 12, 1.5. 

Are resigned under. Job 2 : 10. 

Mourn under, with prayer. Isa. 38 : 14. 

Pray for recovery from. Isa. 38 : 2, 3. 

Ascribe recovery from, to God. Isa. 38 : 20. 

Praise God for recovery from. Psa. 103 : 
1—3. Isa. 38 : 19. Luke 17 : 15. 

Thank God publicly for recovery from. 
Isa 38 : 20. Acts 3 : 8. 

Feci for others in. Psa. 35 : 13. 

Visit those in. Mat. 25 : 36. 

Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging 
to Christ. Mat. 25 : 34, 36, 40. 
Pray for those afflicted with. Acts 2S : 8. 

Jas. 5 : 14, 15. 
The wicked 

Have much sorrow, &c. with. Ecc. 6 : 17. 

Do not seek the aid of God in. 2 Chr. 16 : 
12. 

Forsake those in. 1 Sam. 30 : 13. 

Visit not those in. Mat. 25 : 43. 
Not visiting those in, an evidence of not be- 
longing to Christ. Mat. 25 : 43, 45. 
Illustrative of sin. Isa. 1 : 5. Jer. 8 : 22. 

Mat. 9 : 12. 

No. 264. SIMPLICITY. 
Is opposed to fleshly wisdom. 2 Cor. 1 : 12. 
Necessity for. Mat. 18 : 2, 3. 
Should be exhibited 

In preaching the gospel. 1 The. 2 : 3—7. 

In acts of benevolence; Rom. 12 : 8. 

In all our conduct. 2 Cor. 1 : 12. 

Concerning our own wisdom. 1. Cor. 3:18. 

Concerning evil. Rom. 16 : 19. 

Concerning malice. 1 Cor. 14 : 20. 
Exhortations to. Rom. 16 : 19. 1 Pet. 2 : 2. 
They who have the grace of, 

Are made wise by God. Mat. 11 : 25. 

Are made wise by the word of God. Psa. 
19 : 7. Psa. 119 : 130. 

Are preserved by God. Psa. 116 : 6. 

Made circumspect by instruction. Pro. 1 : 4. 



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Profit by the correction of others. Pro. 
19 : 25. Pro. 21 : 11. 

Beware of being corrupted from that, which 
is in Christ. 2 Cor. 11:3. 

Illustrated. Mat. 6 : 22. 

Exemplified. David, Psa. 131 : 1, 2. Jeremi- 
ah, Jer. 1 : 6. Primitive Christians, Acts 
2 : 46. Acts 4 : 32. Paul, 2 Cor. 1 : 12. 

No. 265. SIN. 

Is the transgression of the law. 1 Jno. 3 : 4. 
Is of the devil. 1 Jno. 3 : 8, with Jno. 8 : 44. 
AH unrighteousness is. 1 Jno. 5 : 17. 
Omission of what we know to be good is, 

Jas. 4 : 17. 
Whatever is not of faith is. Rom. 14 : 23. 
The thought of foolishness is. Pro. 24 : 9. 
All the imaginations of the unrenewed heart 

are. Gen. 6 : 5. Gen. 8 : 21. 
Desciiibed as 

Coming from the heart. Mat. 15 : 19. 

The fruit of lust. Jas. 1 : 15. 

The sting of death. 1 Cor. 15 : 56. 

Rebellion against God. Deu. 9 : 7. Jos 
1 :1S. 

Works of darkness. Eph. 5 : 11. 

Dead works. Heb. 6 : 1. Heb. 9 : 14. 

The abominable thing that God hates 
Pro. 15 : 9. Jer. 44 : 4, 11. 

Defiling. Pro. 30 : 12. Isa. 69 : 3. 

Deceitful. Heb. 3 : 13. 

Disgraceful. Pro. 14 : 34. 

Often very great. Exo. 32 : 30. 1 Sam. 
2:17. 

Often mighty. Amos 5 : 12. 

Often manifold. Amos 5 : 12. 

Often presumptuous. Psa. 19 : 13. 

Sometimes open and manifest. 1 Tim. 5 : 24. 

Sometimes secret. Psa. 90 : 8. 1 Tim. 5 : 
24. 

Besetting. Heb. 12 : 1. 

Like scarlet and crimson. Isa. 1 : 18. 

Reaching unto heaven. Rev. 18 : 6. 
Entered into the world by Adam. Gen. 3 : 6, 

7, with Rom. 5 : 12. 
All men are conceived and born in. Gen. 

5 : 3, Job 15 : 14. Job 25 : 4. Psa. 51 : 6. 
All men are shapen in. Psa. 61 : 5. 
Scripture concludes all under. Gal. 3 : 22. 
No man is without. 1 Kin. 8 : 46. Ecc. 7 :20. 
Christ alone was without. 2 Cor. 5 : 21. 

Heb. 4 : 15. Heb. 7 : 26. 1 Jno. 3 : 5. 
God 

Abominates. Deu. 25 : 16. Pro. 6 : 16—19. 

Marks. Job 10 : 14. 

Remembers. Rev. 18:5. 

Is provoked to jealousy by. 1 Kin. 14 : 22. 

Is provoked to anger by. 1 Kin. 16 : 2. 

Alone can forgive. Exo. 34 : 7. Dan. 9 : 9. 
Mic. 7 : IB. Mar. 2 : 7. 

Recompenses. Jer. 16 : 18. Rev. 18 : 6. 

Punishes. Isa. 13 : 11. Amos 3:2. 
The law 

Is transgressed by every. Jas. 2 : 10, 11, 
with 1 Jno. 3 : 4. 



Gives knowledge of. Rom. 3 : 20, Rom. 

7:7. 

Shows exceeding sinfulness of. Rom. 7 : 13. 

Made to restrain. 1 Tim. 1 : 9, 10. 

By its strictness stirs up. Rom. 7 : 5, 8, 11. 

Is the strength of 1 Cor. 15 : 66. 

Curses those guilty of Gal. 3 : 10. 
No man can cleanse himself from. Job 9 : 

30, 31. Pro. 20 : 9. Jer. 2 : 22. 
No man can atone for. Mic. 6 : 7. 
God has opened a fountain for. Zee. 13 : 1. 
Christ was manifested to take away. Jno. 

1 : 29. 1 Jno. 3 : 6. 
Christ's blood redeems from. Eph. 1 : 7. 
Christ's blood cleanses from. 1 Jno. 1 : 7. 
Saints 

Made free from. Rom. 6 : 18. 

Dead to. Rom. 6 : 2, 11. 1 Pet. 2 : 24. 

Profess to have ceased from. 1 Pet. 4 : 1. 

Cannot live in. 1 Jno. 3:9. 1 Jno. 6 : 18. 

Resolve against. Job 34 : 32. 

Ashamed of having committed. Rom. 
6:21. 

Abhor themselves on account of. Job 42 : 
6. Eze. 20 : 43. 

Have yet the remains of, in them. Rom. 
7 : 17, 23, with Gal. 5 : 17. 
The fear of God restrains. Exo. 20 : CO. 

Psa. 4 : 4. Pro. 16 : 6. 
The word of God keeps from. Psa. 119 : 11. 
The Holy Ghost convinces of. Jno. 16 : 8, 9. 
If we say that we have no, we deceive our- 
selves, and the truth is not in us. 1 Jno. 1 : 8. 
If we say that we have no, we make God a 

liar. 1 Jno. 1 : 10. 
Confusion of face belongs to those guilty of 

Dan. 9 : 7, 8. 
Should be 

Confessed. Job 33 : 27. Pro. 28 : 13. 

Mourned over. Psa. 38 : 18. Jer. 3 : 21. 

Hated. Psa. 97 : 10. Pro. 8 : 13. Amos 5 : 15. 

Abhorred. Rom. 12 : 9. 

Put away. Job 11 : 14. 

Departed from. Psa. 34 : 14. 2 Tim. 2 : 19. 

Avoided even in appearance. 1 The. 5 : 22. 

Guarded against. Psa. 4 : 4. Psa. 39 ; 1. 

Striven against. Heb. 12 : 4. 

Mortified. Rom. 8 : 13. Col. 3 : 5. 

Wholly destroyed. Rom. 6 : 6. 
Specially strive against besetting. Heb. 12 : 1. 
Aggravated by neglected advantages. Luke 

12 : 47. Jno. 15 : 22. 
Guilt of concealing. Job 31 : 33. Pro. 28 : 13. 
We should pray to god 

To search for, in our hearts. Psa. 139 : 
23, 24. 

To make us know our. Job 13 : 23. 

To forgive our. Exo. 34 : 9. Luke 11:4. 

To keep us from. Psa. 19 : 13. 

To deliver us from. Mat. 6 : 13. 

To cleanse us from. Psa. 61 : 2. 
Prayer hindered by. Psa. -66 : 18. Isa. 59 : 2. 
Blessings withheld on account of Jer. 6 : 

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The wicked 

Servants to. Jno. 8 : 34. Rom. 6 : 16. 

Dead in. Eph. 2 : 1. 

Guilty of, in every thing they do. Pro 
21 : 4. Eze. 21 : 24. 

Plead necessity for. 1 Sam. 13 : 11, 12. 

Excuse. Gen. 3 : 12, 13. 1 Sam. 15 : 13—15 

Encourage themselves in. Psa. 64 : 5. 

Defy God in committing. Isa. 5 : 18, 19. 

Boast of. Isa. 3 : 9. 

Make a mock at. Pro. 14 : 9. 

Expect impunity in. Psa. 50 : 21. Psa. 94 : 7, 

Cannot cease from. 2 Pet. 2 : 14. 

Heap up. Psa. 78 : 17. Isa. 30 : 1. 

Encouraged in, by prosperity. Pro. 10 : 16. 

Led by despair to continue in. Jer. 18 : 12. 

Try to conceal, from God. Gen. 3 : 8, 10, 
with Job 31 : 33. 

Throw the blame of, on God. Gen. 3 : 12. 
Jer. 7 : 10. 

Throw the blame of, on others. Gen. 3 : 
12, 13. Exo. 32 : 22—24. 

Tempt others to. Gen. 3:6. 1 Kin. 16 : 2. 

Delight in those who commit. Rom. 1 : 32. 

Shall bear the shame of Eze. 16 : 52. 
Shall find out the wicked. Num. 32 : 23. 
Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake. 

Eze. 33 : 9. Dan. 4 : 27. 
Leads to 

Shame. Rom. 6 : 21. 

Disquiet. Psa. 38 : 3. 

Disease. Job 20 : 11. 
The ground was cursed on account of Gen. 

3 : 17, 18. 
Toil and sorrow originated in. Gen. 3 : 16, 

17, 19, with Job 14 : 1. 
Excludes from heaven. Gal. 5 : 19—21. Eph. 

5 : 5. Rev. 21 : 27. 
When finished brings forth death. Jas. 1 : 15. 
Death, the wages of Rom. 6 : 23. 
Death, the punishment of. Gen. 2 : 17. Eze. 

18 : 4. 

No. 266. SINS, NATIONAL. 
Often pervade all ranks. Isa. 1 : 5. Jer. 5 : 

1—5. Jer. 6 : 13. 
Often caused and encouraged by rulers. 

1 Kin. 12 : 26—33. 2 Chr. 21 : 11—13. 
Often caused by prosperity. Deu. 32 : 15. 

Eze. 28 : 5. 
Defile 

The land. Lev. 18 : 25. Isa. 24 : 5. 

The people. Lev. 18 : 24. Eze. 14 : 11. 

National worship. Hag. 2 : 14. 
Aggravated by privileges. Isa. 6 : 4 — 7. 

Eze. 20 : 11—13. Mat. 11 : 21—24. 
Lead the heathen to blaspheme. Rom. 2 : 24. 
Are a reproach to a people. Pro. 14 : 34. 
Should be 
Repented of. Jer. 18 : 8. Jon. 3 : 6. 

Mourned over. Joel 2:12. 

Confessed. Jud. 10 : 10. 

Turned from. Isa. 1 : 16. Jon. 3 : 10. 
Saints especially mourn over. Psa. 119 : 136. 

Eze. 9 : 4. 



Ministers should 

Mourn over. Ezr. 10 : 6. Eze. 6 : 11. Joel 
2:17. 

Testify against. Isa. 30 : 8, 9. Eze. 2, : 
3—5. Eze. 22 : 2. Jon. 1 : 2. 

Try to turn the people from. Jer. 23 : 22. 

Pray for forgiveness of. Exo. 32 : 31, 32. 
Joel 2 : 17. 
National prayer rejected on account of. 

Isa. 1 : 15. Isa. 5!) : 2. 
National worship rejected on account of. 

Isa. I : 10—14. Jer. 6 : 19, 20. 
Cause the withdrawal of privileges. Lam. 

2 : 9. Amos 8 : 11. 
Bring down national judgments. Mat. 23 : 

35, 36. Mat. 27 : 25. 
Denunciations against. Isa. 1 : 24. Isa. 30 : 

1. Jer. 5 : 9. Jer. 12 : 17. 
Punishment for. Isa. 3 : 8. Jer. 12 : 17. Jer. 

25 : 12. Eze. 28 : 7—10. 
Punishment for, averted on repentance. Jud. 

10 : 15, 16. 2 Chr. 12 : 6, 7. Jon. 3 : 10. 
Exemplified. Sodom and GomoiTah, Gen. 

18 :20. 2 Pet. 2 : 6. Children of Israel, 

Exo. 16 : 8. Exo. 32 : 31. Nations of Ca- 
naan, Deu. 9 : 4. Kingdom of Israel, 2 Kin. 

17 : 8—12. Hos. 4:1,2. Kingdom ofJudah, 

2 Kin. 17 : 19. Isa. 1 : 2—7. Moab, Jer. 

48 : 29, 30. Babylon, Jer. 51 : 6, 13, 52. 

Tyre, Eze. 28 : 2. Nineveh, Nah. 3 : 1. 

No. 267. SINCERITY. 
Christ was an example of 1 Pet. 2 : 22. 
Ministers should be examples of. Tit. 2 : 7. 
Opposed to fleshly wisdom. 2 Cor. 1 : 12. 
Should ch-\r.\cterize 

Our love to God. 2 Cor. 8 : 8, 24. 

Our love to Christ. Eph. 6 : 24. 

Our Service to God. Jos. 24 : 14. 

Our faith. 1 Tim. 1 : 5. 

Our love to one another. Rom. 12 : 9. 
1 Pet. 1 : 22. 1 Jno. 3 : 13. 

Our whole conduct. 2 Cor. 1 : 12. 

The preaching of the gospel. 2 Cor. 2 : 17. 
1 The. 2 : 3—5. 
A characteristic of the doctrines of the gos- 
pel. 1 Pet. 2:2. 
The gospel sometimes preached without. 

Phi. I : 16. 
The wicked devoid of Psa. 5 : 9. Psa. 55 : 21. 
Exhortations to. 1 Cor. 6:8. 1 Pet. 2 : 1. 
Pray for, on behalf of others. Phi. 1 : 10. 
Blessedness of Psa. 32 : 2. 
Exemplified. Men of Zebulun, 1 Chr. 12 :33. 

Hezekiah, Isa. 38 : 3. Nathanae.l, Jno. 1 : 47. 

Paul, 2 Cor. 1 : 12. Timothy, 2 Tim. 1 : 6. 

Lois and Eunice, 2 Tim. 1 : 5. 

No. 268. SLANDER. 
ka abomination unto God. Pro. 6 : 16, 19. 
Forbidden. Exo. 23 : 1. Jas. 4:11. 
Includes 

Whispering. Rom. 1 : 29. 2 Cor. 12 : 20. 

Backbiting. Rom. 1 : 30. 2 Cor. 12 : 20. 

Evil surmising. 1 Tim. 6 : 4. 



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Tale-bearing. Lev. 19 : 16. 

Babbling. Ecc. 10 : 11. 

Tattling. 1 Tim. 6:13. 

Evil speaking. Psa. 41 : 5. Psa. 109 : 20. 

Defaming. Jer. 20 : 10. 1 Cor. 4 : 13. 

Beaiing false witness. Exo. 20 : 16. Deu. 
5 : 20. Luke 3 : 14. 

Judging uncharitably. Jas. 4 : 11, 12. 

Raising false reports. Exo. 23 : 1. 

Repeating matters. Pro. 17 : 9. 
[s a deceitful work. Psa. 52 : 2. 
Comes from the evil heart. Luke 6 : 45. 
Often arises from hatred. Psa. 41 : 7. Psa. 

109 : 3. 
Idleness leads to. 1 Tim. 5 : 13. 
The wicked addicted to. Psa. 50 : 20. Jer. 

6 : 28. Jer. 9 : 4. 
Hypocrites addicted to. Pro. 11:9. 
A characteristic of the devil. Rev. 12 : 10. 
The wicked love. Psa. 52 : 4. 
They who indulge in, are fools. Pro. 10 : 18. 
They who indulge in, not to be trusted. 

Jer. 9:4. 
Women warned against. Tit. 2 : 3. 
Ministers' wives should avoid. 1 Tim. 3 : 11. 
Christ was exposed to. Psa. 35 : 11. Mat. 

26 : 60. 
Rulers exposed to. 2 Pet. 2 : 10. Jude 8. 
Ministers exposed to. Rom. 3 : 8. 2 Cor. 6 : 8. 
The nearest relations exposed to. Psa. 50 :20. 
Saints exposed to. Psa. 38 : 12. Psa. 109 : 2. 

1 Pet. 4 : 4. 
Saints 

Should keep their tongue from. Psa. 34 : 
13, with 1 Pet. 3 : 10. 

Should lay aside. Eph. 4 : 31. 1 Pet. 2 : 1. 

Should be warned against. Tit. 3:1,2. 

Should give no occasion for. 1 Pet. 2 : 12. 
1 Pet. 3 : 16. 

Should return good for. 1 Cor. 4 : 13. 

Blessed in enduring. Mat. 5 : 11. 

Characterized as avoiding. Psa. 15 : 1, 3. 
Should not be listened to. 1 Sam. 24 : 9. 
Should be discountenanced with anger. Pro. 

25 : 23. 
Effects of. 

Separating friends. Pro. 16 : 28. Pro. 17 : 9. 

Deadly wounds. Pro. 18 : 8. Pro. 26 : 22. 

Strife. Pro. 26 : 20. 

Discord among brethren. Pro. 6 : 19. 

Murder. Psa. 31 : 13. Eze. 22 : 9. 
The tongue of, is a scourge. Job 5 : 21. 
Is venomous. Psa. 140 : 3. Ecc. 10 : 11. 
Is destructive. Pro. 11:9. 
■End of, is mischievous madness. Ecc 10 : 13. 
Men shall give account for. Mat. 12 : 36. 
Punishment for. Deu. 19 : 16—21. Psa. 101 : 5. 
Illustrated. Pro. 12 : 18. Pro. 25 : 18. 
Exemplified. Lahan's Sons, Gen. 31 : 1. 

Docg, 1 Sam. 22 : 9—11. Princes of 

Jlwmon, 2 Sam. 10 : 3. Ziba, 2 Sam. 16 : 3. 

Children of Belial, 1 Kin. 21 : 13. Enemies 

of the Jews, Ezr. 4 : 7—16. Gashmu, 

Neh. 6 : 6. Haman, Est. 3 : 8. David's 



enemies, Psa. 31 : 13. Jeremiah's enemies, 
Jer. 38 : 4. Chaldeans, Dan. 3 ; 8. Daniel's 
accusers, Dan. 6 : 13. Jews, Mat. 11 : 18, 19. 
Witnesses against Christ, Mat. 26 : 69—61. 
Priests, Mar. 15 : 3. Enemies of Stephen, 
Acts 6:11. Enemies of Paul, fc. Acts 
17 : 7. Tertullus, Acts 24 : 2, 5. 

No. 269. SOBRIETY. 
Commanded. 1 Pet. 1 : 13. 1 Pet. 5 : 8. 
The gospel designed to teach. Tit. 2 : 11, 12. 
With watchfulness. 1 The. 5 : 6. 
With prayer. 1 Pet. 4 : 7. 
Required in 

Ministers. 1 Tim. 3 : 2, 3. Tit. 1 : 8. 

Wives of ministers. 1 Tim. 3 : 11. 

Aged men. Tit. 2 : 2. 

Young men. Tit. 2 : 6. 

Young women. Tit. 2 : 4. 

All saints. 1 The. 6 : 6, 8. 
Women should exhibit, in dress. 1 Tim. 2 : 9. 
We should estimate our character and 

talents with. Rom. 12 : 3. 
We should live in. Tit. 2 : 12. 
Motives to. 1 Pet. 4:7. 1 Pet. 5 : 8. 

No. 270. STEDEASTNESS. 

Exhibited by God in all his purposes and 

ways. Dan. 6 : 26. 
Commanded. Phi. 4:1. 2 The. 2 : 15, 
Godliness necessary to. Job 11 : 13 — 15, 
Secured ey 
The power of God. Psa. 65 : 22, Psa. 

62 :2. 
The presence of God. Psa. 16 : 8, 
Trust in God. Psa. 26 : 1. 
The intercession of Christ. Luke 22 : 31, 32. 
A characteristic of saints. Job 17 : 9. Jno. 

8 :31. 
Should be manifested 
In cleaving to God. Deu. 10 : 20. Acts 

11 : 23. 
In the work of the Lord. 1 Cor. 15 : 58. 
In continuing in the Apostles' doctrine 

and fellowship. Acts 2 : 42. 
In holding fast our profession. Heb. 4 : 14. 

Heb. 10 : 23. 
In holding fast the confidence and rejoic- 
ing of the hope. Heb. 3 : 6, 14. 
In keeping the faith. Col. 2 : 5. 1 Pet. 5 : 9. 
In standing fast in the faith. 1 Cor. 16 : 13. 
In holding fast what is good. 1 The. 5 : 21. 
In maintaining christian liberty. Gal. 5:1. 
In striving for the faith of the gospel. 

Phi. 1 : 27, with Jude 3. 
Even under affliction. Psa. 44 : 17—19. 1 
The. 3 : 3. 
Saints pray for. Psa. 17 : 5. 
Saints praise God for. Psa. 116 : 8. 
Ministers 
Exhorted to. 2 Tim. 1 : 13, 14. Tit. 1 : 9. 
Should exhort to. Acts 13 : 43. Acts 14 : 22. 
Should pray for, in their people. 1 The. 
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£ncouraged by, in their people. 1 The. 

3:8. 
Rejoiced by, in their people. Col. 2 : 5. 

The wicked devoid of. Psa. 78 : 8, 37. 

Principle of— Illustrated. Mat. 7 : 24, 25. 

Want of— Illustrated. Luke 8 : 6, 13. 2 Pet. 
2 : 17. Jude 12. 

Exemplified. Caleb, Num. 14 : 24. Joshua, 
Jos. 34 : 15. Josiah, 2 Kin. 22 : 2. Job, 
Job 2 : 3. David, Psa. 18 : 21, 22. Sha- 
drachm fc. Dan. 3 : 13. Daniel, Dan. 6 : 10, 
Primitive Chnstians, Acts 2 : 42. Covin- 
thiansj 1 Cor. 15 : 1. Colossians, Col. 2 : 6. 

No. 271. STRIFE. 
Christ, an example of avoiding. Isa. 42 : 2, 

with Mat. 12 : 16—19. 
Forbidden. Pro. 3 : 30. Pro. 25 : 8. 
A work of the flesh. Gal. 5 : 20. 
An evidence of a carnal spirit. I Cor. 3 : 3. 
Existed in primitive Church. 1 Cor. 1 : 11. 
Excited by 

Hatred. Pro. 10 : 12. 

Pride. Pro. 13 : 10. Pro, 28 : 25. 

Wrath. Pro. 15 : 18. Pro. 30 : 33. 

Frowardness. Pro. 16 : 28. 

A contentious disposition. Pro, 26 : 21. 

Tale-bearing. Pro, 26 : 20. 

Drunkenness. Pro. 23 : 29, 30. 

Lusts. Jas. 4 : 1. 

Curious questions. I Tim. 6 : 4. 2 Tim. 2 : 
23. 

Scorning. Pro. 22 : 10. 
Difficulty of stopping, a reason for avoiding 

it. Pro. 17 : 14. 
Shameful in saints. 2 Cor. 12 : 20. Jas. 3 : 14. 
Saints should 

Avoid. Gen. 13 : 8. 

Avoid questions that lead to. 2 Tim. 2 : 14, 

Not walk in. Rom. 13 : 13. 

Not act from. Phi. 2 : 3. 

Do all things without. Phi. 2 : 14, 

Submit to wrong rather than engage in. 
Mat. 5 : 39, 40. 1 Cor. 6 : 7. 

Seek God's protection from. Psa. 35 : 1. 
Jer. IS : 19. 

Praise God for protection from. 2 Sam. 22 : 
44. Psa. 18 : 43. 
Saints kept from tongues of. Psa, 31 : 20, 
Ministers should 

Avoid, 1 Tim. 3:3. 2 Tim. 2 : 24. 

Avoid questions that lead to. 2 Tim. 2 : 
23. Tit 3 : 9. 

Not preach through. Phi. 1 : 15, 16. 

Warn against. 1 Cor. 1 : 10. 2 Tim. 2 : 14. 

Reprove. 1 Cor. 1 : 11, 12. 1 Cor, 3 : 3. 

1 Cor. 11 : 17, 18. 

Appeased by slowness to anger. Pro. 15 : 18. 

It is honourable to cease from. Pro. 20 : 3. 

Hypocrites make religion a pretence for. 

Isa. 58 : 4. 
Fools engage in. Pro. 18 : 6. 
Evidences a love of transgression. Pro. 17: 19. 
Leads to 

Blasphemy. Lev. 24 : 10, 11. I 



Injustice. Hab. 1 : 3, 4. 

Confusion and every evil work. Jas. 3 : 16. 

Violence. Exo. 21 : 18, 22, 

Mutual destruction. Gal. 6 : 15. 

Temporal blessings embittered by. Pro. 17: 1, 

Excludes from heaven. Gal. 5 : 20, 21. 

Promoters of, should be expelled. Pro. 22 : 10. 

Punishment for. Psa. 55 : 9. 

Strength and violence of— Illustrated. Pro. 
17 : 14. Pro. 18 : 19. 

Danger of joining in— Illustrated. Pro. 26 : 17, 

Exemplified, Herdmen of Mram and of Lot, 
Gen, 13 : 7, Herdmen of Gerar and of 
Isaac, Gen, 26 : 20. Laban and Jacob, 
Gen. 31 : 36. Ttvo Hebrews, Exo. 2 : 13. 
Israelites, Deu. 1 : 12. Jephthah and Am- 
monites, Jud. 12 : 2. Judah and Israel, 2 
Sam. 19 : 41—43. Disciples, Luke 22 : 24. 
Jews, Jno. 6 : 62, Jno. 10 : 19. Judaizing 
Teachers, Acts 16 : 2. Paul and Bai-nabas, 
Acts 15 : 39. Pharisees and Saddwees, 
Acts 23 : 7. Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1 : 11. 
1 Cor. 6 : 6. 
No. 272. SWEARING FALSELY. 

Forbidden. Lev. 19 : 12. Num. 30 : 2. Mat. 
5 :33. 

Hateful to God. Zee. 8 : 17. 

We should not love. Zee. 8 : 17. 

Fraud often leads to. Lev. 6 : 2, 3. 

Saints abstain from. Jos. 9 : 20. Psa. 15 : 4. 

Blessedness of abstaining from. Psa. 24 : 4, 6. 

The wicked 
Addicted to. Jer. 6 : 2. Hos. 10 : 4. 
Plead excuses for. Jer. 7 : 9, 10. 
Shall be judged on account of. Mai. 3 : 6. 
Shall be cut oft' for. Zee. 5 : * 
Shall have a curse upon their houses for. 
Zee. 5 : 4. 

False witnesses guilty of. Deu. 19 : 16, 18. 

Exemplified. Saul, 1 Sam. 19 : 6, 10. Shi- 
mei, 1 Kin. 2 : 41—43. Jews, Eze. 16 : 59. 
Zedekiah, Eze. 17 : 13—19. Peter, Mat. 
26 : 72, 74. 

No. 273. SWEARING, PROFANE. 

Of all kinds is desecration of God's name. 

Mat. 5 : 34, .35. Mat. 23 : 21, 22. 
Forbidden. Exo. 20 : 7. Mat. 5 : 34—36. 

IS. 5 : 12. 

Saints pray to be kept from. Pro. 30 : 9. 
The wicked 

Addicted to. Psa. 10 : 7. Rom. 3 : 14. 

Love. Psa. 109 : 17. 

Clothe themselves with. Psa. 109 : 18. 
Guilt of. Exo. 20:7. Deu. 5 : 11. 
Woe denounced against. Mat. 23 : 16. 
Nations visited for. Jer. 23 : 10. Hos. 4 : 1—3. 
Punishment for. Lev. 24 : 16, 23. Psa. 59 : 

12. Psa. 109 : 17, 18. 
Exemplified. Joseph, Gen. 42 : 15, 16. Son 

of Israelitish woman, Lev. 24 : 11. Saul, 

1 Sam. 28 : 10 Gehazi, 2 Kin. 6 : 20. 

Jehoram, 2 Kin. 6 : 31. Peter, Mat. 26 : 74. 

Herod, Mar. 6 : 23, 26. Enemies of Paul, 

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God cannot be the subject of. Jas. 1 : 13. 
Does not come from God. Jas. 1 : 13. 
Comes from 

Lusts. Jas. 1 : 14. 

Covetousness. Pro. 28 : 20. 1 Tim. 6 : 9. 
The devil is the author of. 1 Chr. 21 : 1. Mat. 

4:1. 1 The. 3 : 5. 
Evil associates, the instruments of. Pro. 1 : 

10. Pro. 16 : 29. 
Often arises through 

Poverty. Pro. 30 : 9. Mat. 4 : 2, 3. 

Prosperity. Pro. 30 : 9. Mat. 4 : 8. 

Worldly glory. Num. 22 : 17. Mat. 4 : 8. 
To distrust of God's providence. Mat. 4 : 3. 
To presumption. Mat. 4 : 6. 
To worshipping the god of this world. Mat. 

4:9. 
Often strengthened by the perversion of 

God's word. Mat. 4 : 6. 
Permitted, as a trial of 

Faith. 1 Pet. 1 : 7. 

Disinterestedness. Job 1 : 9 — 12. 
Always conformable to the nature of man. 

1 Cor. 10 : 13. 

Often ends in sin and perdition. 1 Tim. 6:9. 

Jas. 1 : 15. 
Christ 

Endured, from the devil. Mar. 1 : 13. 

Endured, from the wicked. Mat. 16 : 1. 
Mat. 22 : 18. Luke 10 : 25. 

Endured same kind of, as man. Heb. 4 : 16. 

Endured, yet without sin. Heb. 4 : 15. 

Resisted by the word of God. Mat. 4 : 4, 
7, 10. • 

Overcame. Mat. 4 : 11. Jno. 16 : 33. 

Sympathizes with those under. Heb. 4:15. 

Is able to succour those under. Heb. 2 : 18. 

Intercedes for his people under. Luke 
22:31,32. Jno. 17 : 15. 
God will not sufter saints to be exposed to, 

beyond their power to bear. 1 Cor. 10 : 13. 
God will make a way for saints to escape 

out of 1 Cor. 10 : 13. 
God enables saints to bear. 1 Cor. 10 : 13. 
God knows how to deliver saints out of 

2 Pet. 2 : 9. 

Christ keeps faithful saints from the hour of 

Rev. 3 : 10. 
Saints may be in heaviness through. 1 Pet. 

1 :6. 
Saints should 

Resist, in faith. Eph. 6 : 16. 1 Pet. 5 : 9. 

Watch against. Mat. 26 : 41. 1 Pet. 5 : 8. 

Pray to be kept from. Mat. 6 : 13. Mat. 
26 : 41. 

Not occasion, to others. Rom. 14 : 13. 

Restore those overcome by. Gal. 6 : 1. 

Avoid the way of Pro. 4 : 14, 15. 
The devil will renew. Luke 4 : J3. 
Has strength through the weakness of the 

flesh. Mat. 26 : 41. 
Hypocrites fall away in time of. Luke 8 : 13, 



(Blessedness of those who meet, and over- 
come. Jas. 1 : 2—4, 12. 

Exemplified. Eve, Gen. 3 : 1, 4, 6. Joseph, 
Gen. 39 : 7. Balaam, Num. 22 : 17. ^chan, 
Jos. 7 : 21. David, 2 Sam. 11 : 2. Jeroboam, 
1 Kin. 15 : 30. Peter, Mar. 14 : 67—71. 
Faul, 2 Cor. 12 : 7, with Gal. 4 : 14. 

No. 275. THANKSGIVING. 

Christ set an example of Mat. 11 : 25. Mat. 

26 : 27. Jno. 11 : 41. 
The heavenly host engage in. Rev. 4 : 9. 

Rev. 7:11,12. Rev. 11 : 16, 17. 
Commanded. Psa. 50 : 14. 
Is a good thing. Psa. 92 : 1. 
Should be offered 

To God. Psa. 50 : 14. 

To Christ. 1 Tim. 1 : 12. 

Through Christ. Rom. 1 : 8. Col. 3 : 17. 
Heb. 13 : 15. 

In the name of Christ. Eph. 5 :20. 

In behalf of ministers. 2 Cor. 1 : 11. 

In private worship, Dan. 6 : 10. 

In public worship. Psa. 35 : 18. 

In every thing. 1 The. 5:18. 

Upon the completion of great underta- 
kings. Neh. 12 :31,40. 

Before taking food. Jno. 6:11. Acts 27 : 35. 

Always. Eph. 1 : 16. Eph. 5 : 20. 1 The. 1 : 2. 

At the remembrance of God's holiness. 
Psa. 30 : 4. Psa. 97 : 12. 

For the goodness and mercy of God. Psa. 
106 : 1. Psa. 107 : 1. Psa. 136 : 1—3. 

For the gift of Christ. 2 Cor. 9:15. 

For Christ's power and reign. Rev. 11 : 17. 

For the reception and effectual working of 
the word of God in others. 1 The. 2 : 13. 

For deliverance through Christ, from in- 
dwelling sin. Rom. 7 : 23—25. 

For victory over death and the grave. 

1 Cor. 16 : 57. 
For wisdom and might. Dan. 2 : 23. 
For the triumph of the gospel. 2 Cor. 2 : 14. 
For the conversion of others. Rom. 6 : 17. 
For faith exhibited by others. Rom. 1 : 8. 

2 The. 1 : 3. 
For love exhibited by others. 2 The. 1 : 3. 
For the grace bestowed on others. 1 Cor. 

1:4. Phi 1 : 3—5. Col. 1 : 3—6. 
For the zeal exhibited by others. 2 Cor. 

8:16. 
For nearness of God's presence. Psa. 75 : 1. 
For appointment to the ministry. I Tim. 

1 : 12. 
For willingness to offer our property for 

God's service. 2 Chr. 29 : 6 — 14. 
For the supply of our bodily wants. Rom. 

14 : 6, 7. 1 Tim. 4 : 3, 4. 
For all men. 1 Tim. 2 : 1. 
For all things. 1 Cor. 9 : 11. Eph. 5 : 20. 
Should be accompanied by intercession for 
others. 1 Tim. 2:1. 2 Tim. 1 : 3. Phile. 4. 
Should always accompany prayer. Neh. 11 . 
17. Phi. 4 : 6. Col. 4 : 2. 



THE. 



101 



TIT. 



Should always accompany praise. Psa. 92 : 

1. Heb. 13:15. 
Epressed in psalms. 1 Chr. 16 : 7. 
Ministers appointed to offer, in public. 

1 Chr. 16 : 4, 7. 1 Chr. 23 : 30. 2 Chr. 31 : 2. 
Saints 

Exhorted to. Psa, 105 : 1. Col. 3 : 15. 

Resolve to offer. Psa. 18 : 49. Psa, 30 : 
12. 

Habitually offer. Dan. 6 : 10. 

Offer sacrifices of. Psa. 116 : 17. 

Abound in the faith with. Col. 2 : 7. 

Magnify God by. Psa. 69 : 30. 

Come before God with. Psa. 95 : 2. 

Should enter God's> gates with. Psa. 100 : 4. 
Of hypocrites, full of boasting. Luke 18 : 11. 
The wicked averse to. Rom. 1 : 21. 
Exemplified. David, 1 Chr. 29 : 13. Levites, 

2 Chr. 5 : 12, 13. Daniel, Dan. 2 : 23. Jonah, 
Jon. 2 : 9. Simeon, Luke 2 : 28. ^nna, 
Luke 2 : 33. Paul, Acts 28 : 15. 

No. 276. THEFT. 
Is an abomination. Jer. 7 : 9, 10. 
Forbidden. Exo. 20 : 15, with Mar. 10 : 19. 

Rom. 13 : 9. I The. 4 : 6. 
From the poor specially forbidden. Pro. 

22 : 22. 
Includes fraud in general. Lev. 19 : 13. 
Includes fraud concerning wages. Lev. 19 : 

13. Mai 3 : 5. Jas. 5 : 4. 
Proceeds from the heart. Mat. 15 : 19. 
Defiles a man. Mat. 15 : 20. 
The wicked 

Addicted to. Psa. 119 : 61. Jer. 7 : 9. 

Store up the fruits of Amos 3 : 10. 

Lie in wait to commit. Hos. 6 : 9. 

Commit, under shelter of the night. Job 
24 : 14. Oba. 5. 

Consent to those who commit Psa. 50 ; 18. 

Associate with those who commit. Isa. 
1 :23. 

May, for a season, prosper in. Job 12 : 6. 

Plead excuses for. Jer. 7 : 9, 10. 

Repent not of Rev. 9 : 21. 

Destroy themselves by. Pro. 21 : 7. 
Connected with murder. Jer. 7 : 9. Hos. 4 : 2. 
Shame follows the detection of Jer. 2 : 26. 
Brings a curse on those who commit it. 

Zee. 5 : 3. Mai. 3 : 5. 
Brings a curse on the family of those who 

commit it. Zee. 5 : 4. 
Brings the wrath of God upon those who 

commit it. Eze. 22 : 29, 31. 
Brings down judgment on the land. Hos. 

4 : 2, 3. 
Excludes from heaven. 1 Cor. 6 : 10. 
They who copfMVE .vt, 

Hate their own souls. Pro. 29 : 24. 

Shall be reproved of God. Psa. 50 : 13, 21. 
Mosaic law respecting. Exo. 22 : 1 — 8. 
Saints 

"Warned against. Eph. 4 : 28. 1 Pet. 4 : 15. 

Pray to be kept from. Pro 30 : 7—9. 

Repudiate the charge of Gen. 31 : 37. 



All earthly treasure exposed to. Job 5 : 5. 

Mat. 6 : 19. 
Heavenly treasure secure from. Mat. 6 : 20. 

Luke 12 : 33. 
"Woe denounced against. Isa. 10 : 2. Nah. 

3:1. 
Illustrates the guilt of false teachers. Jer. 

23 : 30. Jno. 10 : 1, 8, 10. 
Exemplified. Rachel, Gen. 31 : 19. Achan, 

Jos. 7 : 21. Schechemites, Jud. 9 : 25. Mi- 

cah, Jud. 17 : 2. Gehazi, 2 Kin. 5 : 20—24. 

Two thieves, Mat. 27 : 38. Judas, Jno. 12 : 

6. Barabbas, Jno. 18 : 40. 

No. 277. TITLES AND NAMES OF 
CHRIST. 
Adam. 1 Cor. 15 : 4-5. 
Almighty. Rev. 1:8. 
Amen. Rev. 3 : 14. 

Alpha and Omega. Rev. 1 : 8. Rev. 22 : 13. 
Advocate. 1 Jno. 2:1. 
Angel. Gen. 48 : 16. Exo. 23 : 20, 21. 
Angel of the Lord. Exo. 3 : 2- Jud. 13 : 15—18. 
Angel of God's presence. Isa. 63 : 9. 
Apostle. Heb. 3 : 1. 

Arm of the Lord. Isa. 51 : 9. Isa. 53 : 1. 
Author and Finisher of our faith. Heb. 12 : 2. 
Blessed and only Potentate. 1 Tim. 6 : 15. 
Beginning of the creation of God. Rev. 3 : 14. 
Branch. Jer. 23 : 5. Zee. 3 : 8. Zee. 6 : 12. 
Bread of life. Jno. 6 : 35, 48. 
Breaker. Mic. 2 : 13. 
Captain of the Lord's host. Jos. 5 : 14, 15. 
Captain of salvation. Heb. 2 : 10. 
Chief Shepherd. 1 Pet. 5 : 4, 
Christ of God. Luke 9 : 20. 
Consolation of Israel. Luke 2 : 25. 
Chief Corner-stone. Eph. 2 : 20. 1 Pet. 2 : 6. 
Commander. Isa. 55 : 4. 
Counsellor. Isa 9 : 6. 
David. Jer. 30 : 9. Eze. 34 : 23. 
Day-spring. Luke 1 : 78. 
Deliverer. Rom. 11:26. 
Desire of all nations. Hag. 2 : 7. 
Door. Jno. 10 : 7. 
Elect of God. Isa. 42 : 1. 
Emmanuel. Isa. 7 : 14, with Mat. 1 : 23. 
Eternal life. 1 Jno. 1:2. 1 Jno. 5 : 20. 
Everlasting Father. Isa. 9 : 6. 
Faithful witness. Rev. 1 : 6. Rev. 3 : 14. 
First and last. Rev. 1 : 17. Rev. 2 : 8. 
First-begotten of the dead. Rev. 1 : 5. 
Forerunner. Heb. 6 : 20. 
God. Isa. 40 : 9. Jno. 20 : 28. 
God blessed for ever. Rom. 9 : 6. 
God's fellow. Zee. 13 : 7. 
Glory of the Lord. Isa. 40 : 5. 
Good Shepherd. Jno. 10 : 14. 
Great High Priest. Heb. 4 : 14. 
Governor. Mat. 2 : 6. 

Head of the Church. Eph. 5 : 23. Col. 1 : 18. 
Heir of all things. Heb 1 : 2. 
Holy Child Jesus. Acts 4 : 30. 
Holy One. Psa. 16 : 10, with Acts 2 : 27, 31. 



TIT. 



102 



TIT. 



Holy one of God. Mar. 1 : 24. 

Holy One of Israel. Isa. 41 : 14. 

Horn of salvation. Luke 1 : 69. 

I AM. Exo. 3 : 14, with Jno. 8 : 68. 

JEHOVAH. Isa. 26 : 4. Isa. 40 : 3. 

Jesus. Mat. 1:21. 1 The. 1 : 10. 

Judge of Israel. Mic. 6:1. 

Just One. Acts 7 : 62. 

King. Zee. 9:9, with Mat. 21 : 5. 

King of Israel. Jno. 1 : 49. 

King of the Jews. Mat. 2 : 2. 

King of saints. Rev. 16 : 3. 

King of kings. 1 Tim. 6 : 15. Rev. 17 : 14. 

Law-giver. Isa. 33 : 22. Jas. 4 : 12. 

Lamb. Rev. 13 : S. 

Lamb of God. Jno. 1 : 29, 36. 

Leader. Isa. 65 : 4. 

Life. Jno. 14 : 6. Col. 3:4. 1 Jno. 1 : 2. 

Light of the world. Jno. 8 : 12. 

Lion of the tribe of Judah. Rev. 5 : 5. 

Lord of Glory. 1 Cor. 2 : 8. 

Lord of all. Acts 10 : 36. Rom. 10:12. 

Lord our Righteousnkss. Jer. 23 : 6. 

Lord God of the holy prophets. Rev. 22: 6, 16. 

Lord God Almighty. Rev. 16 : 3. 

Mediator. 1 Tim. 2 : 5. 

Messenger of the covenant. Mai. 3 : 1. 

Messiah. Dan. 9 : 25. Jno. 1 : 41. 

Mighty God. Isa. 9:6. 

Mighty One of Jacob. Isa. 60 : 16. 

Morning-star. Rev. 22 : 16. 

Nazarene. Mat. 2 : 23. 

Oftspring of David. Rev. 22 : 16. 

Only-begotton. Jno. 1 : 14. 

Our Passover. 1 Cor. 5 : 7. 

Plant of renown. Eze . 34 : 29. 

Prince of life. Acts 3 : 15. 

Prince of peace. Isa 9 : 6. 

Prince of the kings of the earth. Rev. 1 : 5, 

Prophet. Luke 24 : 19. Jno. 7 : 40. 

Ransom. 1 Tim. 2 : 6. 

Redeemer. Job 19 : 26. Isa. 69 : 20. Isa. 60 : 16, 

Resurrection and life. Jno. 11 : 25. 

Rock. 1 Cor. 10 : 4. 

Root of David. Rev. 22 : 16. 

Root of Jesse. Isa. 11 : 10. 

Rose of Sharon. Song of Sol. 2 : 1. 

Ruler in Israel. Mic. 6 : 2. 

Saviour. 2 Pet. 2 : 20. 2 Pet. 3 : 18. 

Servants. Isa. 42 : 1. 

Shepherd and Bishop of souls. 1 Pet. 2 : 26 

Shiloh. Gen. 49 : 10. 

Son of the blessed. Mar 14 : 61. 

Son of God. Luke 1 : 36. Jno. 1 : 49. 

Son of the Highest. Luke 1 : 32. 

Son of David. Mat. 9 : 27. 

Son of Man. Jno. 5 : 27. Jno. 6 : 27. 

Star. Num. 24 : 17. 

Sun of righteousness. Mai. 4 : 2. 

Surety. Heb. 7 : 22. 

True God. 1 Jno. 6 : 20. 

True Light. Jno 1 : 9. 

True vine. Jno. 15 : 1. 

Truth. Jno. 14 : 6. 

Way. Jno. 14 : 6. 



Wisdom. Pro. 8 : 12. 
Witness. Isa. 66 : 4. 
Wonderful. Isa. 9 : 6. 
Word. Jno. 1:1. 1 Jno. 5 : 7. 
Word of God. Rev. 19 : 13. 
Word of life. 1 Jno. 1 : 1. 

No. 278. TITLES AND NAMES OF 
THE HOLY GHOST. 

Breath of the Almighty. Job 33 : 4. 

Comforter. Jno. 14 : 16, 26. Jno. 15 : 26. 

Eternal Spirit. Heb. 9 : 14. 

Free Spirit. Psa. 51 : 12. 

God. Acts 6 : 3, 4. 

Good Spirit. Neh. 9 : 20. Psa. 143 : 10- 

Holy Spirit. Psa. 51 : II. Luke 11 : 13. 

Holy Spirit of God. Eph, 4 : SO. 

Holy Spirit of promise. Eph. 1:13. 

Lord, The. 2 The. 3 : 5. 

Power of the Highest. Luke 1 : 35. 

Spirit, The. Mat. 4 : 1. Jno. 3 : 6. 1 Tim. 

4 : 1. 
Spirit of the Lord God. Isa. 61 : 1. 
Spirit of the Lord. Isa, 11:2. Acts 5 : 9. 
Spirit of God. Gen. 1:2. 1 Cor. 2:11. 
Spirit of the Father. Mat. 10 : 20. 
Spirit of Christ. Rom. 8:9. 1 Pet. 1 : 11. 
Spirit of the Son. Gal. 4 : 6. 
Spirit of life. Rom. 8 : 2. Rev. 11:11. 
Spirit of grace. Zee. 12 : 10. Heb. 10 : 29. 
Spirit of prophecy. Rev. 19 : 10. 
Spirit of adoption. Rom. 8 : 15. 
Spirit of wisdom. Isa. 11:2. Eph. 1 : 17. 
Spirit of counsel. Isa. 11 : 2. 
Spirit of might. Isa. 11 : 2. 
Spirit of understanding. Isa. 11:2. 
Spirit of knowledge. Isa. 11 : 2. 
Spirit of the fear of the Lord. Isa. 11:2. 
Spirit of tnith. Jno. 14-: 17. Jno. 15 : 26. 
Spirit of holiness. Rom. 1 : 4. 
Spirit of revelation. Eph. 1 : 17. 
Spirit of judgment. Isa. 4 : 4. Isa. 28 : 6. 
Spirit of burning. Isa. 4 : 4. 
Spirit of glory. 1 Pet. 4 : 14. 
Seven Spirits of God. Rev. 1 : 4. 
Voice of the Lord. Isa. 6 : 8. 

No. 279. TITLES AND NAMES OF 
THE CHURCH. 

Assembly of the saints. Psa, 89 : 7. 
Assembly of the upright. Psa. Ill : 1. 
Body of Christ. Eph. 1 : 22, 23. Col. 1 : 24. 
Branch of God's planting. Isa. 60 : 21. 
Bride of Christ. Rev. 21 : 9. 
Church of God. Acts 20 : 28. 
Church of the Living God. 1 Tim. 3 : 15. 
Church of the first-born. Heb. 12 : 23. 
City of the Living God. Heb. 12 : 22. 
Congregation of saints. Psa. 149 : 1. 
Congregation of the Lord's poor. Psa. 74 : 19. 
Dove. Song of Sol 2 : 14- Song of Sol. 5 : 2. 
Family in heaven and earth. Eph. 3 : 15. 
Flock of God. Eze. 34 : 16. 1 Pet. 6 : 2, 
Fold of Christ. Jno. 10 : 16. 



TIT. 



103 



TIT. 



General assembly of the first-born. Heb. 

1-2 : 23. 
Golden candlestick. Rev. 1 : 30. 
God's building. 1 Cor. 3 : 9. 
God's husbandry. 1 Cor. 3 : 9. 
God's heritage. Joel 3:2. 1 Pet. 5 : 3. 
Habitation of God. Eph. 2 : 22. 
Heavenly Jerusalem. Gal. 4 : 26. Heb. 12 : 22. 
Holy city. Rev. 21 : 2. 
Holy mountain. Zee. 8 : 3. 
Holvhill. Psa. 15:1. 
House of God. I Tim. 3 : 15. Heb. 10 : 21 
House of the God of Jacob. Isa. 2 : 3. 
House of Christ. Heb. 3 : 6. 
Household of God. Eph. 2 : 19. 
Inheritance. Psa. 28 : 9. Isa. 19 : 25. 
Israel of God. Gal. 6 : 16. 
King's daughter. Psa. 45 : 13. 
Lamb's wife. Rev. 19 : 7. Rev. 21 : 9. 
Lot of God's inheritance. Deu. 32 : 9. 
Mount Zion. Psa. 2 : 6. Heb. 12 : 22. 
Mountain of the Lord of hosts. Zee. 8 : 3- 
Mountain of the Lord's house. Isa. 2 : 2. 
New Jerusalem. Rev. 21 : 2. 
Pillar and ground of the truth. 1 Tim. 3:15. 
Place of God's throne. Eze. 43 : 7. 
Pleasant portion. Jer. 12 : 10. 
Sanctuary of God. Psa. 114 : 2. 
Sister of Christ. Song of Sol. 4 : 12. Song 

of Sol. 5 : 2. 
Spiritual house. 1 Pet. 2 : 5. 
Spouse of Christ. Song of Sol. 4 : 12. Song 

of Sol. 5 : 1. 
Strength and glory of God. Psa. 78 : 61. 
Sought out, a city not forsaken. Isa. 62 : 12. 
Tabernacle. Psa. 16 : 1. 
The Lord's portion. Deu. 32 : 9. 
Temple of God. 1 Cor. 3 : 16, 17. 
Temple of the Living God. 2 Cor. 6 : 16. 
Vineyard. Jer. 12 : 10. Mat. 21 : 41. 

No. 280. TITLES AND NAMES 
OF MINISTERS. 

Ambassadors for Christ. 2 Cor. 5 : 20. 
Angels of the Church. Rev. 1 : 20. Rev. 2 : 1. 
Apostles. Luke 6 : 13. Rev. 18 : 20. 
Apostles of Jesus Christ. Tit. 1 : 1. 
Elders. 1 Tim. 5:17. 1 Pet. 5:1. 
Evangelists. Eph. 4:11. 2 Tim. 4 : 5. 
Fishers of men. Mat. 4 : 19. Mar. 1 : 17. 
Labourers. Mat. 9 : 38, with Phile. 1. 
Labourers in the gospel of Christ. 1 The. 

3 :2. 
Lights. Jno. 5 : 35. 

Men of God. Deu. 33 : 1. 1 Tim. 6:11. 
Messengers of the Church. 2 Cor. 8 : 23. 
Messengers of the Lord of hosts. Mai. 2 : 7. 
Ministers of God. 2 Cor. 6 : 4. 
Ministers of the Lord. Joel 2 : 17. 
Ministers of Christ. Rom. 15 : 16. 1 Cor.4 : 1. 
Ministers of the sanctuary. Eze. 45 : 4. 
Ministers of the gospel. Eph. 3 : 7. Col. 1 : 23. 
Ministers of the word. Luke 1 : 2. 
Ministers of the New Testament. 2 Cor. 3 : 6. 



Ministers of the Church. Col. 1 : 24, 25. 
Ministers of righteousness. 2 Cor. 11 : 15. 
Overseers. Acts 20 : 28. 
Pastors. Jer. 3 : 16. Eph. 4:11. 
Preachers. Rom. 10 : 14. 1 Tim. 2 : 7. 
Preachers of righteousness. 2 Pet. 2 : 5. 
Servants of God. Tit. 1 : 1. Jas. 1 : 1. 
Servants of the Lord. 2 Tim. 2 : 24. 
Servants of Jesus Christ. Phi. 1 : 1. Jude 1. 
Servants of the Church. 2 Cor. 4 : 5. 
Shepherds. Jer. 23 : 4. 
Soldiers of Christ. Phi. 2 : 26. 2 Tim. 2 : 3, 4. 
Stars. Rev. 1 : 20. Rev. 2 : 1. 
Stewards of God. Tit. 1 : 7. 
Stewards of the grace of God. 1 Pet. 4 : 10. 
Stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Cor. 4 : 1. 
Teachers. Isa. 30: 20. Eph. 4:11. 
Watchmen. Isa. 62 : 6. Eze. 33 : 7. 
Witnesses. Acts 1 : 8. Acts 6 : 32. Acts 26 : 16. 
Workers together with God. 2 Cor. 6:1. 

No. 281. TITLES AND NAMES 
OF SAINTS- 
Believers. Acts 5 : 14. 1 Tim. 4 : 12. 
Beloved of God. Rom. 1 : 7. 
Beloved brethren. 1 Cor. 16 : 58. Jas. 2 : 5. 
Blessed of the Lord. Gen. 24 : 31. Gen. 26 : 29. 
Blessed of the Father. Mat. 25 : 34. 
Brethren. Mat. 23 : 8. Acts 12 : 17. 
Brethren of Christ. Luke 8 : 21. Jno. 20 : 17. 
Called of Jesus Christ. Rom. 1 : 6. 
Children of the Lord. Deu. 14 : 1. 
Children of God. Jno. 11 : 52. 1 Jno. 3 : 10. 
Children of the Living God. Rom. 9 : 26. 
Children of the Father. Mat. 5 : 45. 
Children of the Highett. Luke 6 : 35. 
Children of Abraham. Gal. 3 : 7. 
Children of Jacob. Psa. 105 : 6. 
Children of promise. Rom. 9 : 8. Gal. 4 : 28. 
Children of the free-woman. Gal. 4 : 31. 
Children of the kingdom. Mat. 13 : 38. 
Children of Zion. Psa. 149 : 2. Joel 2 : 23. 
Children of the bride-chamber. Mat. 9 : 15. 
Children of light Luke 16 : 8. Eph. 5 : 8. 
Children of the day. 1 The. 6 : 5. 
Children of the resurrection. Luke 20 : 36. 
Chosen generation. 1 Pet. 2 : 9. 
Chosen ones. 1 Chr. 16 : 13. 
Chosen vessels. Acts 9 : 15. 
Christians. Acts 11 : 26. Acts 26 : 28. 
Counsellors of peace. Pro. 12 : 20. 
Dear children. Eph. 5:1. 
Disciples of Christ. Jno. 8 : 31. Jno. 15 : 8. 
Elect of God. Col. 3 : 12. Tit. 1 : 1. 
Epistles of Christ. 2 Cor. 3 : 3. 
Excellent, The. Psa. 16 : 3. 
Faithful brethren in Christ. Col. 1 : 2. 
Faithful, The. Psa. 12 : 1. 
Faithful of the land. The. Psa. 101 : 6. 
Fellow-citizens. Eph. 2 : 19. 
Fellow-heirs. Eph. 3 : 6. 
Fellow-servants. Rev. 6:11. 
Friends of God. 2 Chr. 20 : 7. Jas. 2 : 23. 
Friends. Song of Sol. 5 : 1. Jno. 15 : 15. 



TIT. 



104 



TIT. 



Godly, The. Psa. 4:3. 2 Pet. Q : 9. 

Heirs of God. Rom. S : 17. Gal. 4 : 7. 

Heirs of the grace of life. 1 Pet. 3 : 7. 

Heirs of the kingdom. Jas. 2 : 6. 

Heirs of promise. Heb. 6 : 17. Gal. 3 : 29. 

Heirs of salvation. Heb. 1 : 14. 

Hidden ones. Psa. 83 : 3. 

Holy brethren. 1 The. 6 : 27. Heb. 3 : 1. 

Holy and mighty people. Dan. 8 : 24. 

Holy nation. Exo. 19 : 6. 1 Pet. 2 : 9. 

Holy people. Deu. 26 : 19. Isa. 62 : 12. 

Holy priesthood. 1 Pet. 2 : 5. 

Holy seed. Isa. 6 : 13. 

Joint-heirs with Christ Rom. 8 : 17. 

Just, The. Pro. 20 -.7. Hab. 2 : 4. 

Kings and priests unto God. Rev. 1 : 6. 

Kingdom of priests. Exo. 19 : 6. 

Lambs. Isa. 40 : 11. Jno. 21 : 15, 

Lights of the world. Mat. 5 : 14. 

Little children. Jno. 13 : 33. i Jno. 2 : 1. 

Lively stones. 1 Pet. 2 : 5. 

xMembers of Christ. 1 Cor. 6 : 15. Eph. 5 : 30. 

Men of God. Deu. 33 : 1. 1 Tim. 6 : 11. 

Obedient children. 1 Pet. 1 : 14. 

Peculiar people. Den. 14 : 2. Tit. 2 : 14. 

Peculiar treasure. Exo. 19 : 5. Psa. 135 : 4. 

People of God. Heb. 4:9. 1 Pet. 2 : 10. 

People of God's pasture. Psa 95 : 7. 

People of inheritance. Deu. 4 : 20. 

People near unto God. Psa. 148 : 14. 

People prepared for the Lord. Luke 1 : 17. 

People saved by the Lord. Deu. 33 : 29. 

Pillars in the temple of God. Rev. 3 : 12. 

Ransomed of the Lord. Isa. 35 : 10. 

Redeemed of the Lord. Isa. ol : 11. 

Righteous, The. Psa. 1 : 6. Mai. 3:18. 

Royal priesthood. l»Pet. 2 : 9. 

Salt of the earth. Mat. 5:13. 

Seed of Abraham. Psa. 105 : 6. 

Seed of the blessed of the Lord. Isa. 65 : 23 

Servants of Christ. 1 Cor. 7 : 22. Eph. 6 : 6. 

Servants of the Lord. Deu. 34 : 5. Isa. 54 : 17. 

Servants of the Most High God. Dan. 3 : 

26. 
Servants of righteousness. Rom. 6 : la 
Sheep of Christ. Jno. 10 : 1—16. Jno. 21 :16. 
Sheep of the flock. Mat. 26 : 31. 
Sheep of God's hand. Psa. 95 : 7. 
Sheep of God's pasture. Psa. 7& : 13. 
Sojourners with God. Lev. 25 : 23. Psa. 

39 : 12. 
Sons of God. Jno. 1 : 12. Phi. 2:15. 
Sons of the Living God. Hos. 1 : 10. 
Special people. Deu. 7 : 6. 
The Lord's freemen. 1 Cor. 7 : 22. 
The Lord's people. 1 Sam. 2 : 24. 2 Kin. 

11 : 17. 
Trees of righteousness. Isa. 61:3. 
Vessels unto honour. 2 Tim. 2 : 21. 
Vessels of mercy. Rom. 9 : 23. 
Witnesses for God. Isa. 43 : 10. Isa. 44 : 8. 
Ns. 282. TITLES AND NAMES OF 

THE WICKED. 
Adversaries of the Lord. 1 Sam. 2 : 10. 



Children of Belial. Deu. 13 : 13. 2 Chr. 

13:7. 
Children of the devil. Acts 13 : 10. 1 Jno. 

3 : 10. 
Children of the wicked one. Mat. 13 : 38. 
Children of hell. Mat. 23 : 15. 
Children of the bond-woman. Gal. 4 ; 31. 
Children of base men. Job 30 : 8. 
ChiJdren of fools. Job 30 : 8. 
Children of strangers. Isa. 2 : 6. 
Children of transgression. Isa. 57 : 4. 
Children of disobedience. Eph. 2 : 2. Col. 

3:6. 
Children in whom is no faith. Deu. 32 : 20. 
Children of the flesh. Rom. 9 : 8. 
Children of iniquity. Hos. 10 : 9. 
Children that will not hear the law of the 

Lord. Isa. 30 : 9. 
Children of pride. Job 41 : 34. 
Children of this world. Luke 16 : R 
Children of wickedness. 2 Sam. 7 : 10. 
Children of wratli. Eph. 2 : 3. 
Children that are corrupters. Isa. 1 : 4. 
Cursed children. 2 Pet. 2 : 14. 
Enemies of God. Psa. 37 : 20. Jas. 4 : 4. 
Enemies of the cross of Christ Phi. 3 : 18. 
Enemies of all righteousness. Acts 13 : 10. 
Evil doers. Psa. 37 : 1. 1 Pet. 2 : 14. 
Evil men. Pro. 4 : 14. 2 Tim. 3 : 13. 
Evil generation. Den. 1 : 35. 
Evil and adulterous generation. Mat. 12 : 39. 
Fools. Pro. 1 : 7. Rom. 1 : 22. 
Froward generation. Deu. 32 : 20. 
Generation of vipers. Mat 3 : 7. Mat. 12 : 34. 
Grievous revolters. Jer. 6 : 28. 
Haters of God. Psa. 81 : 15. Rom. I : 30. 
Impudent children. Eze. 2 : 4. 
Inventors of evil things. Rom. 1 : 30. 
Lying children. Isa. 30 : 9. 
Men of the world. Psa 17 : 14. 
People laden with iniquity. Isa. 1 : 4. 
Perverse and crooked generation. I>eu. 

32 : 5. Mat 17 : 17. Phi. 2 : 15. 
Rebellious children. Isa. 30 : 1. 
Rebellious people. Isa. 30 : 9. Isa. 65 : 2. 
Rebellious nation. Eze. 2 : 3. 
Rebellious house. Eze. 2 : 5. a Eze. 12 : 2. 
Reprobates. 2 Cor. 13 : 5—7. 
Scornful, The. Psa. 1 : 1. 
Seed of falsehood. Isa. 67 : 4. 
Seed of the wicked. Psa. 37 : 2a 
Seed of evil doers. Isa. 1 : 4. Isa. 14 : 20 
Serpents. Mat 23 : 33. 
Servants of corruption. 2 Pet. 2 : 19. 
Servants of sin. Jno. 8 : 34. Rom. 6 1 20 
Sinful generation. Mar. 8 : 28. 
Sinners, Psa. 26 : 9. Pro. 1 : 10. 
Sons of Belial. 1 Sam. 2 : 13. 1 Kin. 21 : 10. 
Sottish children. Jer- 4 : 22. 
Strange children. Psa. 144 : 7. 
Stubborn and rebellious generation. Psa. 

78 : 8. 
Transgressors. Psa. 87 : 33 Psa. 61 : 13. 
Ungodly. The. Psa. 1 : 1. 
Ungodly men. Jude 4. 



TIT. 



TRI. 



105 



TRU. 



Unprofitable servants. Mat. 25 : 30. 

Untoward generation. Acts 2 : 40. 

Vessels of wrath. Rom 9 ; 2-2. 

Wicked of the earth. Fsa. 75 : 8. 

"Wicked transgiessors. Psa. 59 : 5. 

Wicked servants. Mat. 25 : 26. 

Wicked generation. Mat. 12 : 45. Mat. 16 : 4. 

Wicked ones. Jer. 2 : .33. 

Wicked doers. Psa. 101 : 8. Pro. 17 : 4. 

Workers of iniquity. Psa. 28 : 3. Psa. 36 : 12. 

No. 283. TITLES AND NAMES 
OF THE DEVIL. 
Abaddon. Rev. 9:11. 
Accuser of our brethren. Rev. 12 : 10. 
Adversary. 1 Pet. 5 : 8. 
Angel of the bottomless pit. Rev. 9 : 11. 
Apollyon. Rev. 9 : 11. 
Beelzebub. Mat. 12 : 24. 
BeliaL 2 Cor. 6 : 15. 
Crooked serpent. Isa. 27 : 1. 
Dragon. Isa. 27 ; 1. Rev. 20 : 2. 
Enemy. Mat. 13 : 39. 
Evil spirit. 1 Sam. 16 : 14. 
Father of lies. Jno. 8 : 44. 
Great red dragon. Rev. 12 : 3. 
Leviathan, isa 27 : 1. 
Liar. Jno. 8 : 44 
Lying spirit. 1 Kin. 22 : 22. 
Murderer. Jno. 8 : 44. 
Old serpent. Rev. 12 : 9. Rev. 20 : 2. 
Piercing serpent. Isa. 27 : 1. 
Power of darkness. Col. 1 : 13. 
Prince of this world. Jno. 14 : 30. 
Prince of the devils. Mat. 12 : 24. 
Prince of the power of the air. Eph. 2 ; 2. 
Ruler of the darkness of this world. Eph. 

6 : 12. 
Satan. 1 Chr. 21 : 1. Job 1 : 6. 
Serpent. Gen. 3 : 4, 14. 2 Cor. 11:3. 
Spirit that worketh in the children of diso- 
bedience. Eph. 2 : 2. 
Tempter. Mat. 4:3. 1 The. 3 : 5. 
The god of this world. 2 Cor. 4 : 4. 
Unclean spirit. Mat. 12 : 43. 
Wicked one. Mat. 13 : 19, 38. 

No. 284. TRINITY, THE. 
Doctrine of, proved from Scripture. Mat. 3 : 

16, 17. Rom 8:9. 1 Cor 12 : 3—6. Eph. 

4 : 4—6. 1 Pet. 1 : 2. 1 Jno. 6 : 7. Jude 

20, 21. 
Divine titles applied to the three persons in 

Exo. 20 : 2, with Jno. 20 : 28, and Acts 6 : 

3, 4. 
Each person in, described .\s 

Eternal. Rom. 16 : 26, with Rev. 22 : 13. 
and Heb. 9:14. 

Holy. Rev. 4 : 8. Rev. 15 : 4, with Acts 
3 : 14, and 1 Jno. 2 : 20. 

True. Jno. 7 : 23, with Rev. 3 : 7, and 1 
Jno. 5 : 6. 

Omnipresent. Jer. 23 : 24, with Eph. 1 : 
23, and Psa. 139 : 7. 

Omnipotent. Gen. 17 : 1, with Rev. 1 : 8, 



and Rom. 15 : 19. Jer. 32 : 17, with Heb. 

1 : 3, and Luke 1 : 35. 
Omniscient. Acts 15 : 18, with Jno. 22 : 17, 

andl Cor. 2:10, 11. 
Creator. Gen. 1:1, with Col. 1 : 16, and 

Job 3 : 4. Psa. 148 : 5, with Jno. 1 : 3, 

and Job 26 : 13. 
Sanctifier. Jude 1, with Heb. 2 : 11, and 

1 Pet. 1 : 2. 
Author of all spiritual operations. Heb. 

13 : 21, with Col. 1 : 29, and 1 Cor. 12 : 11. 
Source of eternal life. Rom. 6 : 23, with 

Jno. 10 : 28, and Gal. 6 : 8. 
Teacher. Isa. 54 : 13, with Luke 21 : 15. 

and Jno. 14 : 26. Isa. 48 : 17, with Gal. 

1 : 12, and 1 Jno. 2 : 20. 

Raising Christ from the "Head. 1 Cor. 6 : 

14, with Jno. 2 : 19, and 1 Pet. 3 : 18. 
Inspiring the prophets, &c. Heb. 1 : 1, with 

2 Cor. 13 : 3, and Mar. 13: 11. 
Supplying ministers to the Church. Jer. 

3 : 15, with Eph. 4:11, and Acts 20 : 28. 
Jer. 26 : 6, with Mat. 10 : 5, and Acts 13: 2. 

Salvation the work of. 2 The. 2 : 13, 14. Tit 

3 : 4—6. 1 Pet. 1 : 2. 
Baptism administered in name o£ Mat. 28 : 

19. 
Benediction given in name of. 2 Cor. 13 : 14. 
Saints 

Are the temple of 2 Cor. 6 : 16, with Eph. 
3 : 17, and 1 Cor. 3 : 16. Eph. 2 : 22, with 
Col. 1 : 27, and 1 Cor. 6 : 19. 

Have fellowship with. 1 Jno. 1 : 3, with 
Phi. 2 : 1. 
Sin, a tempting of. Deu. 6 : 16, with 1 Cor. 

10 : 9, and Acts 5 : 9. 
The Israelites in the wilderness tempted. 

Exo. 17 : 7, with 1 Cor. 10 : 9, and Heb. 3 : 

7,9. 

No. 285. TRUST. 

God is the true object of. Psa. 65 : 5. 
The fear of God leads to. Pro. 14 : 26. 
Encouragements to ; 

The everlasting strength of God. Isa. 26 : 4. 

The goodness of God. Nah. 1 : 7. 

The loving-kindness of God. Psa. 36 : 7. 

The rich bounty of God. 1 Tim. 6 : 17. 

The care of God for us. 1 Pet. 5 : 7. 

Former deliverances. Psa. 9 : 10. 2 Cor. 
1 :10. 
Should be with the whole heart. Pro. 3 : 5. 
Should be from youth up. Psa. 71 : 5. 
Of saints is 

Not in the flesh. Phi. 3 : 3, 4. 

Not in themselves. 2 Cor. 1 : 9. 

Not in carnal weapons. 1 Sam. 17 : 38, 39, 
45. Psa. 44 : 6. 2 Cor. 10 : 4. 

In God. Psa. 11:1. Psa. 31 : 14. 2 Cor.'l : 9. 

In the word of God. Psa. 1 19 : 42. 

In the mercy of God. Psa. 13 : 5. Psa. 52 : 8. 

In Christ. Eph. 3 : 12. 

Through Christ. 2 Cor. 3 : 4. 

Grounded on the covenant. 2 Sam. 23 : 5. 

Strong in the prospect of death. Psa 23 : 4. 



TRU. 



106 



TRU. 



Fixed. 2 Sam. 23 : 3. Psa. 112 : 7. 

Unalterable. Job 13 : 15. 

Despised by the wicked. Isa. 36 : 4, 7. 

At all times. Psa 62 : 8. 

For ever. Psa. 52 : 8. Isa. 26 : 4. 
Saints plead, in prayer. Psa. 25 : 20. Psa. 

31 : 1. Psa. 141 : 8. 
The Lord knows those who have. Nah. 

1:7. 
Exhortations to. Psa. 4 : 5. Psa. 116 : 9—11. 
Leads to 

Being compassed with mercy. Psa. 32 : 10. 

Enjoyment of perfect peace. Isa. 26 ; 3. 

Enjoyment of all temporal and spiritual 
blessings. Isa. 57 : 13. 

Enjoyment of happiness. Pro. 16 : 20. 

Rejoicing in God. Psa. 5 : 11. Psa. 33 : 21. 

Fulfilment of all holy desires. Psa. 37 : 6. 

Deliverance from enemies. Psa. 37 : 40. 

Safety in times of danger. Pro. 29 : 25. 

Stability. Psa. 125 : 1. 

Prosperity. Pro. 28 : 25. 
Keeps from 

Fear. Psa. 66:11. Isa. 12 : 2. Heb. 13 : 6. 

Sliding. Psa. 26 : 1. 

Desolation. Psa. 34 : 22. 
To be accompanied by doing good. Psa. 37 : 3. 
Blessedness of placing, in God. Psa. 2 : 12. 

Psa. 34 : 8. Psa. 40 : 4. Jer. 17 : 7. 
Of the wicked 

Is not in God. Psa. 78 : 22. Zep. 3 : 2. 

Is in idols. Isa. 42 : 17. Hab. 2 : 18. 

Is in man. Jud. 9 : 26. Psa. 118 : 8, 9. 

Is in their own heart. Pro. 28 : 26. 

Is in their own righteousness. Luke 18 : 
9 :12. 

Is in their religious privileges. Jer. 7 : 4, 8. 
Mic. 3:11. Jno. 8:33. 

Is in oppression. Psa. 62 : 10. Isa. 30 : 12. 

Is in wickedness. Isa. 47 : 10. 

Is in vanity. Job 15: 31. Isa. 69 : 4. 

Is in falsehood. Isa. 28 : 15. Jer. 13 : 25. 

Is in earthly alliances. Isa. 30 : 2. Eze. 
17 : 1.5. 

Is in fenced cities. Jer. 5 : 17. 

Is in chariots and horses. Psa. 20 : 7. 

Is in wealth. Psa. 49 ; 6. Psa. 52 : 7. Pro. 
11 : 28. Jer. 48 : 7. Mar. 10 : 24. 

Is vain and delusive. Isa. 30 ; 7. Jer. 2 : 37. 

Shall make them ashamed. Isa. 20 : 6. Isa. 
30 : 3, 5. Jer. 48 : 13. 

Shall be destroyed. Job IS : 14. Isa. 28 : 18. 
Woe and curse of false. Isa. 30 : 1, 2. Isa. 

31 : 1—3. Jer. J7 : 5. 
Of saints— Illustrated. Psa. 91: 12. Pro. 18 : 10. 
Of the wicked— Illustrated. 2 Kin. 18 : 21. 

Job 8 : 14. Job 18 : 21. 
Of saints— Exemplified. David, 1 Sam. 17 : 

45. 1 Sam. 30 : 6. Hezekiah, 2 Kin. 18 : 5. 

Jehoshapkat, Chr. 20 : 12. Shadrach, ^c. 

Dan 3 : 28. Paid, 2 Tim. 1 : 12. 
Of the wicked — Exemplified. Goliath, 1 

Sam 17 : 43—45. Benhadad, 1 Kin. 20 : 10. 

Sennachenb, 2 Chr. 32 : 8. Israelites, Isa. 

31 :1. 



No. 28G. TRUTH. 
God is a God of. Deu. 32 : 4. Psa. 31 : 5. 
Christ is. Jno. 14 : 6, with Jno. 7 : 18. 
Christ was full of. Jno. 1 : 14. 
Christ spake. Jno. 8 : 45. 
The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of. Jno. 14 : 17. 
The Holy Ghost guides into all. Jno. 16 : 13. 
The word of God is. Dan. 10 : 21. Jno. 

17 : 17. 
God regards, with favour. Jer. 5 : 3. 
The judgments of God are according to. Psa. 

96 : 13. Rom. 2 : 2. 
Saints should 

Worship God in. Jno. 4 : 24, with Psa. 
145 : 18. 

Serve God in. Jos. 24 : 14. 1 Sam. 12 : 24. 

Walk before God in. 1 Kin. 2:4. 2 Kin. 
20 : 3. 

Keep religious feasts with, 1 Cor. 5 : 8. 

Esteem, as inestimable. Pro. 23 : 23. 

Love. Zee. 8 : 19. 

Rejoice in. 1 Cor. 13 : 6. 

Speak, to one another. Zee. 8:16. Eph. 
4 :25. 

Execute judgment with. Zee. 8 : 16. 

Meditate upon. Phi. 4 : 8. 

Bind, about the neck. Pro. 3 : 3. 

Write, upon the tables of the heart. Pro. 

3 :3. 

God desires, in the heart. Psa. 61 : 6. 
The fruit of the Spirit is in. Eph. 5 : 9. 
Ministers should 

Speak. 2 Cor. 12 : 6. Gal. 4 : 16. 

Teach in. 1 Tim. 2 : 7. 

Approve themselves by. 2 Cor. 6 : 7, 8. 
Magistrates should be men of. Exo. 18 : 21. 
Kings are preserved by. Pro. 20 : 28. 
They who speak. 

Show forth righteousness. Pro. 12 : 17. 

Shall be established. Pro. 12 : 19. 

Are the delight of God. Pro. 12 : 22. 
The wicked 

Destitute of. Hos. 4 : 1. 

Speak not. Jer. 9 : 5. 

Uphold not. Isa. 59 : 14, 15. 

Plead not for. Isa. 59 : 4. 

Are not valiant for. Jer. 9 : 3. 

Punished for want of. Jer. 9 : 5, 9. Hos. 

4 : 1,3. 
The gospel as, 

Came by Christ. Jno. I : 17. 

Christ bare witness to. Jno. 18 : 37. 

Is in Christ. 1 Tim. 2 : 7. 

John bare witness to. Jno. 5 : 33. 

Is according to godliness. Tit. 1 : 1. 

Is sanctifying. Jno. 17 : 17, 19. 

Is purifying. 1 Pet. 1 : 22. 

Is part of the christian armour. Eph. 6:14. 

Revealed abundantly to saints. Jer. 33 : 6. 

Abides continually with saints, 2 Jno. 2. 

Should be acknowledged. 2 Tim. 2 : 25. 

Should be believed. 2 The. 2 : 12, 13. 

1 Tim. 4 : 3. 
Should be obeved. Rom. 2 : 8. Gal. 3 : 1 



TYP. 



107 



CNB. 



Should be loved. 2 The. 2 : 10. 
Should be manifested. 2 Cor. 4 : 2. 
Should be rightly divided. 2 Tim. 2 : 15. 
The wicked turn away from. 2 Tim. 4 : 4. 
The wicked resist. 2 Tim. 3 : 8. 
The wicked destitute of. 1 Tim. 6 : 5. 
The Church is the pillar and ground of. 

1 Tim. 3 : 15. 
The devil is devoid of. Jno. 8 : 44. 
No. 287. TRUTH OF GOD, THE. 
Is one of his attributes. Deu. 32 : 4. Isa. 65 : 

16. 
Always goes before his face. Psa. 89 : 14. 
He keeps, for ever. Psa. 146 : 6. 
Described as 
Great. Psa. 67 : 10. 
Plenteous. Psa. 86 : 15. 
Abundant. Exo. 34 : 6. 
Inviolable. Num. 23 : 19. Tit. 1 : 2. 
Reaching to the clouds. Psa. 57 : 10. 
Enduring to all generations. Psa. 100 : 
United with mercy in redemption. Psa 

10. 
Exhibited in his 
Counsels of old. Isa. 25 : 1. 
Ways. Rev. 15:3. 
Works. Psa. 33 : 4. Psa. Ill : 7. Dan. 4 : 37. 
Judicial statutes. Psa. 19 : 9. 
Administration of justice. Psa. 96 : 13, 
Word. Psa. 119 ; 160. Jno. 17 : 17. 
Fulfilment of promises in Christ. 2 Cor. 

1 :20. 
Fulfilment of his covenant. Mic. 7 : 20. 
Dealings with saints. Psa. 25 : 10. 
Deliverance of saints. Psa. 57 : 3. 
Punishment of the wicked. Rei'. 16 : 7. 
Remembered towards saints. Psa. 98 : 3. 
Is a shield and buckler to saints. Psa. 91 : 4 
We should 
Confide in. Psa. 31 : 5. Tit. 1 : 2, 
Plead, in prayer, Psa. 89 : 49. 
Pray for its manifestation to ourselves. 2 

Chr. 6 : 17. 
Pray for its exhibition to others. 2 Sam. 2:6. 
Make known, to others. Isa. 38 : 19. 
Magnify. Psa. 71 : 22. Psa. 139 : 2. 

Is DENIED BY 

The devil. Gen. 3 : 4, 5. 

The self-righteous. 1 Jno. 1 : 10. 

Unbelievers. 1 Jno. 5 : 10. 
Exemplified towards Abraham^ Gen. 24 : 27. 

Jacob, Gen. 32 : 10. Israel, Psa. 98 : 3. 
No. 288. TYPES OF CHRIST. 
Adam. Rom. 5 : 14. 1 Cor. 15 : 45. 
Abel. Gen, 4 : 8, 10, with Acts 2 : 23. Heb. 

12 : 24. 
Abraham. Gen. 17 : 5, with Eph. 3 : 15. 
Aaron. Exo. 28 : 1, with Heb. 5 : 4, 5. Lev. 

16 : 15, with Heb. 9 : 7, 24. 
Ark. Cren. 7 : 16, with 1 Pet 3 : 20, 21. 
Ark of the covenant. Exo. 25 : 16, with Psa. 

40 : 8. Isa. 42 : 6. 
Atonement, sacrifices offered on the day of. 

Lev. 16 ; 15, 16, with Heb. 9:12, 24. 



Brazen serpent. Num. 21 : 9, with Jno. 3 : 

14, 15. 
Brazen altar. Exo. 27 : 1, 2, with Heb. 13 : 10. 
Burnt-oft'ering. Lev. 1 : 2, 4, with Heb. 10 : 10. 
Cities of refuge. Num. 35 : 6, with Heb. 6 : 18. 
David. 2 Sam. 8 : 16, with Eze. 37 : 24. Psa. 

89 : 19, 20, with Phi. 2 : 9. 
Eliakim. Isa. 22 : 20—22, with Rev. 3 : 7. 
First-fruits. Exo. 22 : 29, with 1 Cor. 15 : 20. 
Golden candlestick. Exo. 25 : 31, with Jno. 

8 : 12. 
Golden altar. Exo. 40 : 5, 26, 27, with Rev. 

8 : 3, and Heb. 13 : 15. 
Isaac. Gen. 22 : 1, 2, with Heb. 11 : 17—19. 
Jacob. Gen. 32 : 28, with Jno. 11 : 42. Heb. 

7 : 25. 
Jacob's ladder. Gen, 28 : 12, with Jno. 1 : 51. 
Joseph. Gen. 60 : 19, 20, with Heb. 7 : 25. 
Joshua. Jos. 1 : 5, 6, with Heb. 4 : 8, 9. Jos. 

11 : 23, with Acts 20 : 32. 
Jonah. Jon. 1 : 17, with Mat. 12 : 40. 
Laver of brass. Exo. 30 : 18—20, with Zee. 

13 : 1. Eph. 5 : 26, 27. 
Leper's offering. Lev. 14 : 4—7, with Rom. 

4 :25. 
Manna. Exo. 16 : 11—16, with Jno. 6 : 32— 35. 
Melchizedek. Gen. 14 : 18—20, with Heb. 

7 : 1—17. 
Mercy-seat. Exo. 26 : 17—22, with Rom. 3 : 

26. Heb. 4 : 16. 
Morning and evening sacrifices. Exo. 29 : 

38—41, with Jno. I : 29, 36. 
Moses. Num. 12 : 7, with Heb. 3 : 2. Deu. 

18 : 15, with Acts 3 : 20—22. 
Noah. Gen. 5 : 29. 2 Cor. 1 : 5. 
Paschal lamb. Exo. 12 : 3—6, 46, with Jno. 

19 : 36. 1 Cor. 6 : 7. 
Peace-oftering. Lev. 3:1, with Eph. 2 : 

14, 16. 
Red heifer. Num. 19 : 2—6, with Heb. 9 : 

13, 14. 
Rock of Horeb. Exo. 17 : 6, with 1 Cor. 

10 :4. 
Samson. Jud. 16 : 30, with Col. 2 : 14, 15. 
Scape-goat. Lev. 16 : 20—22, with Isa. 63 : 

" 12. 
Sin-offering. Lev. 4 : 2, 3, 12, with Heb. 13 : 

11, 12. 
Solomon. 2 Sam. 7 ; 12, 13, with Luke 1 : 

32 33 1 Pet 2 * 5 
Tabernacle. Exo. 40 : 2, 34, with Heb. 9 : 

11. CoL2:9. 
Table and shew-bread. Exo. 25 : 23—30, 

with Jno. 1 : 16. Jno. 6 : 48. 
Temple. 1 Kin, 6 : 1, 38, with Jno. 2 : 19, 21. 
Tree of life. Gen. 2 : 9, with Jno. 1 : 4. 

Rev. 22 : 2. 
Trespass-offering. Lev. 6 : 1 — 7, with Isa. 

53 : 10. 
Vail of the tabernacle and temple. Exo. 

40 : 21. 2 Chr. 3 : 14, with Heb. 10 : 20. 
Zerubbabel. Zee. 4 : 7—9, with Heb. 12 : 2, 3. 

No. 289. UNBELIEF. 
Is sin. Jno. 16 : 9. 



UNB. 



108 UNI. 



Defilement inseparable from. Tit. 1 : 15. 
All, by nature, concluded in. Rom. 11 : 32. 
Proceed from 

An evil heart. Heb. 3 : 12. 

Slowness of heart. Luke 24 : 25. 

Hardness of heart. Mar. 16 : 14. Acts 19:9. 

Disinclination to the truth. Jno. 8 : 45, 46 

Judicial blindness. Jno. 12 ; 39, 40. 

Not being Christ's sheep. Jno. 10 : 26. 

The devil blinding the mind. 2 Cor. 4 : 4, 

The devil taking away the word out of 
the heart. Luke 8 : 12. 

Seeking honour from men. Jno. 5 : 44. 
Impugns the veracity of God. 1 Jno. 5 : 10. 
Exhibited in 

Rejecting Christ. Jno. 16 : 9. 

Rejecting the word of God. Psa. 106 : 24. 

Rejecting the gospel. Isa. 53 : 1. Jno. 
12 : 38. 

Rejecting evidence of miracle? Jno. 12 : 
37. 

Departing from God. Heb. 3:12. 

Questioning the power of God. 2 Kin. 
7 : 2. Psa. 78 : 19, 20. 

Not believing the works of God. Psa. 
78 : 32. 

Staggering at the promise of God. Rom. 
4 : 20. 
Rebuked by Christ. Mat. 17 : 17. Jno. 20 : 27. 
Was an impediment to the performance of 

miracles. Mat. 17 : 20. Mar. 6 : 5. 
Miracles designed to convince those in. Jno. 

10 : 37, 38. 1 Cor. 14 : 22. 
The Jews rejected for. Rom. 11 : 20. 
Believers should hold no communion with 
those in. 2 Cor. 6 : 14. 
They who .vre guilty of, 

Have not the word of God in them. Jno. 
5:38. 

Cannot please God. Heb. 11:6. 

Malign the gospel. Acts 19 : 9. 

Persecute the ministers of God. Rom. 15 : 
31. 

Excite others against saints. Acts 14 : 2. 

Persevere in it. Jno. 12 : .37. 

Harden their necks. 2 Kin. 17 : 14. 

Are condemned already. Jno. 3 : 18. 

Have the wrath of God abiding upon them. 
Jno. 3 : 36. 

Shall not be established. Isa. 7 : 9. 

Shall die in their sins. Jno. 8 : 24. 

Shall not enter rest Heb. 3 : 19. Heb. 4:11. 

Shall be condemned. Mar. 16 : 16. 2 The. 
2 : 12. 

Shall be destroyed. Jude 5. 

Shall be cast into the lake of fire. Rev. 21 :8. 
Warnings against. Heb. 3 : 12. Heb. 4:11, 
Pray for help against. Mar. 9 : 24. 
The portion of, awarded to all unfaithful 

servants. Luke 12 : 46. 
Exemplified. Eve, Gen. 3 : 4—6. Moses and 

Jlaron, Num. 20 : 12. Israelites, Deu. 9 

23. Naaman, 2 Kin. 5 : 12. Samaritan 

lord, 2 Kin. 7 : 2. Disciples, Mat. 17 : 17. 



Luke 24 : 11, 25. Zacharias, Luke 1 : 20. 
Chief Priests, Luke 22 : 67. The Jews, 
Jno. 6 : 38. Brethren of Christ, Jno. 7 : 5. 
Thomas, Jno. 20 : 25. Jews of Iconium, 
Acts 14 : 2. Thessalonian Jews, Acts 17 : 6. 
Ephesians, Acts 19 : 9. Saul, 1 Tim. 1 : 13. 
People of Jericho, Heb. 11 : 31. 

No. 290. UNION WITH CHRIST. 

As head of the Church. Eph. 1 : 22, 23. Eph. 

4 : 15, 16. Col. 1 : 18. 
Christ prayed that all saints might have. 

Jno. 17 : 21, 23. 
Described as 

Christ being in us. Eph. 3 : 17. Col. 1 : 27. 

Our being in Christ. 2 Cor. 12 : 2. 1 Jno. 
6 : 20. 
Includes union with the Father. Jno. 17 : 

21. 1 Jno. 2 : 24. 

of God. 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 

M.\INTAINED BY 

Faith. Gal. 2 : 20. Eph. 3 : 17. 

Abiding in him. Jno. 15 : 4, 7. 

His word abiding in us. Jno. 15 : 7. 1 Jno. 

2 : 24. 2 Jno. 9. 
Feeding on him. Jno. 6 : 56. 
Obeying him. 1 Jno. 3 : 24. 
The Holy Ghost witnesses to. 1 Jno. 3 : 24. 
The gift of the Holy Gliost is an evidence of 

1 Jno. 4 : 13. 
Saints 
Have, in mind. 1 Cor. 2 : 16. Phi. 2 : 5. 
Have, in spirit. 1 Cor. 6 : 17. 
Have, in love. Song of Sol. 2 : 16. Song 

of Sol. 7 :10. 
Have, in sufferings. Phi. 3 : 10. 2 Tim. 

2:12. 
Have, in his death. Rom. 6 : 3—8. Gal. 

2 :20. 
Have assurance of Jno. 14 : 20. 
Enjoy, in the Lord's supper. 1 Cor. 10 : 

16, 17. 
Identified with Christ by. Mat. 25 : 40, 45. 

Acts 9 : 4, with Acts 8:1. 
Are complete through. Col. 2 : 10. 
Exhorted to maintain. Jno. 15 : 4. Acts 

11 :23. Col. 2 : 7. 
Necessary to growth in grace. Eph. 4 : 15, 

16. Col. 2 ; 19. 
Necessary to fruitfulness. Jno. 15 : 4, 5. 
Beneficial results of ; 

Righteousness imputed. 2 Cor. 6 : 21. Phi. 

3:9. 
Freedom from condemnation. Rom. 8 : 1. 
Freedom from dominion of sin. 1 Jno. 3 : 6. 
Being created anew. 2 Cor. 5 : 17. 
The spirit alive to righteousness. Rom. 

8:10. 
Confidence at his coming. 1 Jno. 2 : 28. 
Abundant fruitfulness. Jno. 15 : 5. 
Answers to praj-er. Jno. 15 : 7. 
They who have, ought to walk as He walk- 
ed. 1 Jno. 2 : 6. 
False teachers have not. CoL 2 : 18, 19. 



UN] 



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109 



VAN. 



Is indissoluble. Rom. 8 : 35. 

Punishment of those who have not. Jno.15 : 6. 

Illustrated. Vine and blanches, Jno. 15 : 1, 5. 

Foundation and building, I Cor. 3 10, 11. 

Eph. 2 : 20, 21. 1 Pet. 2 : 4—6. Body and 

members, 1 Cor. 12 : 12, 27. Eph. 6 : 30. 

Husband and wife', Eph. 5 : 25 — 32. 
No. 291. UNITY OF GOD. 
A ground for obeying him exclusively. Deu. 

4 : 39, 40. 

A ground for loving him supremely. Deu. 

6 : 4, 5, with Mar. 12 : 29, 80. 
Asserted sy 

God himself. Isa. 44 : 6, 8. Isa. 45 : 18, 21. 

Christ. Mar. 12 : 29. Jno. 17 : 3. 

Moses. Deu. 4:39. Deu. 6: 4. 

Apostles. 1 Cor. 3 : 4, 6. Eph. 4 : 6. 1 Tim. 
2 :5. 
Consistent with the deity of Christ and of 

the Holy Ghost. Jno. 10 : 30, with 1 Jno. 

5 : 7. Jno. 14 : 9—11. 
Exhibited in 

His greatness and wonderful works. 2 Sam. 
7 : 22. Psa. 86 : 10. 

His works of creation and Providence. Isa. 
44 : 24. Isa. 45 ; 6—8. 

His being alone possessed of foreknow- 
ledge. Isa. 46 : 9 — 11. 

His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty. 
Deu. 32 : 39. 

His being the sole object of worship in 
heaven and earth. Neh. 9 ; 6. Mat. 4 : 10 

His being alone good. Mat. 19 : 17. 

His being the only Saviour. Isa. 45 : 21, 22 

His being the only source of pardon. Mic 
7 : 18, with Mar. 2 : 7. 

His unparalleled election and care of his 
people. Deu. 4 : 32—35. 
The knowledge of, necessary to eternal life. 

Jno. 17 : 3. 
All saints acknowledge, in worshipping him. 

2 Sam. 7 : 22. 2 Kin. 19 : 15. 1 Chr. 17 : 20. 
All should know and acknowledge. Deu 

4 : 35. Psa. 83 : 18. 
May be acknowledged without saving faith. 

Jas. 2 : 19, 20. 

No. 292. UPRIGHTNESS. 
God is perfect in. Isa. 26 : 7. 
God has pleasure in. 1 Chr. 29 : 17. 
God created man in. Ecc. 7 : 29. 
Man has deviated from. Ecc. 7 : 29. 
Should be in 

Heart. 2 Chr. 29 : 34. Psa. 125 : 4. 

Speech. Isa. 33 : 15, 

Walk. Pro. 14 : 2. 

Judging. Psa. .58 : 1. Psa. 75 : 2. 

Ruling. Psa. 78 : 72. 
The being kept from presumptuous sins is 

necessary to. Psa. 19 : 13. 
With poverty, is better than sin with riches. 

Pro. 28 : 6. 
With poverty, is better than folly. Pro. 19 : 1. 
Thkv who walk in, 

Fear God. Pro. 14 : 2. 



Love Christ. Song of Sol. 1 : 4. 

Countenanced by God. Psa. 11:7. 

Delighted in by God. Pro. 11 : 20. 

Their prayer delighted in by God. Pro. 
15 : 8. 

Prospered bv God. Job 8 : 6. Pro. 14 : 11. 

Defended by God. Pro. 2 : 7. 

Upheld in it by God. Psa. 41 ; 12. 

Recompensed by God. Psa. 18 : 23, 24. 

Find strength in God's way. Pro. 10 : 29. 

Obtain good from God's word. Mic. 2 : 7. 

Obtain light in darkness. Psa. 112 : 4. 

Guided by integrity. Pro. 11:3. 

Walk surely. Pro. 10 : 9. 

Direct their way. Pro. 21 : 29. 

Kept by righteousness. Pro. 13 : 6. 

Scorned by the wicked. Job 12 : 4. 

Hated by the wicked. Pro. 29 : 10. Amos 
5 : 10. 

Abominated by the wicked. Pro. 29 : 27. 

Persecuted by the wicked. Psa. 37 : 14. 

Praise is comely for. Psa. 33 : 1. 

A blessing to others. Pro. 11 : 11. 
The truly wise walk in. Pro. 15 : 21. 
The way of, is to depart from evil. Pro. 16:17. 
They who walk m, shall 

Possess good things. Pro. 28 : 10. 

Have nothing good withheld. Psa. 84 : 11. 

Dwell in the land. Pro. 2 : 21. 

Dwell on high and be provided for. Isa. 
33 : 16. 

Dwell with God. Psa. 15 : 2. Psa. 140 : 13. 

Be blessed. Psa. 112:2. 

Be deliveied by righteousness. Pro. 11 :6. 

Be delivered by their wisdom. Pro. 12 : 6. 

Be saved. Pro. 28 : 18. 

Enter into peace. Psa. 37 : 37. Isa. 57 : 2. 

Have dominion over the wicked. Psa. 49 : 
14. 

Have an inheritance for ever. Psa. 37 : 18. 
A characteristic of saints. Psa. Ill : 1. Isa. 

26:7. 
Saints should resolve to walk in. Psa. 26 : 11. 
The wicked 

Have not, in heart. Hab. 2 : 4. 

Leave the path of. Pro. 2:13. 

Do not act with. Mic. 7 : 2, 4. 
Pray for those who walk in. Psa. 125 : 4. 
Reprove those who deviate from. Gal. 2 : 14. 

No. 293. VANITY. 
A consequence of the fall. Rom. 8 : 20. 
Every man is. Psa. .'J9 : 11. 
Every state of man is. Psa. 62 : 9. 
Man at liis best estate is. Psa. 39 : 5. 
Man is like to. Psa. 144 : 4. 
The thoughts of man are. Psa. 94:11. 
The days of man are. Job 7 : 16. Ecc. 6 : 12 
Childhood and youth are. Ecc. 11 : 10. 
The beauty of man is. Psa 39 : 1 1 . Pro 3 1 : 30 
The help of man is. Psa. 60 : 11. Lam. 4 : 17. 
Man's own righteousness is. Isa. 57 : 12. 
Worldly wisdom is. Ecc. 2 : 15, 21. 1 Cor. 

3 :20. 
Worldly pleasure is. Ecc. 2:1. 



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Worldly anxiety is. Psa. 39 : 6. Psa. 127 : 2, 
Worldly labour is. Ecc. 2 : 11. Ecc. 4 : 4. 
Worldly enjoyment is. Ecc. 2 : 3, 10, 11. 
Worldly possessions are. Ecc. 2 : 4 — 11. 
Treasures of wickedness are. Pro. 10 : 2. 
Heaping up riches is. Ecc. 2 : 26. Ecc. 4 : 8, 
Love of riches is. Ecc. 5 : 10. 
Unblessed riches are. Ecc. 6 : 2. 
Riches gotten by falsehood are. Pro. 21 : 6, 
All earthly things are. Ecc. 1 : 2. 
Foolish questions, &c. are. 1 Tim. 1 : 6, 7, 

1 Tim. 6 : 20. 2 Tim. 2 : 14, 16. Tit. 3 : 9 
The conduct of the ungodly is. 1 Pet. 1 : 18. 
The religion of hypocrites is. Jas. 1 : 26. 
The worship of the wicked is. Isa. 1 : 13 

Mat. 6 : 7. 
Lying words are. Jer. 7 : S. 
False teaching is but. Jer. 23 : 32. 
Mere external religion is. 1 Tim. 4 : 8, 

Heb. 13 : 9. 
Almsgiving without charity is. 1 Cor. 13 : 3, 
Faith without works is. Jas. 2 : 14. 
Idolatry is. 2 Kin. 17 : 15. Psa. 31 : 6. Isa. 

44 : 9, 10. Jer. 10 : 8. Jer. 18 : 15. 
Wealth gotten by, diminishes. Pro. 13 : 11. 
Saints 

Hate the thoughts of. Psa. 119 : 113. 

Pray to be kept from. Psa. 119 : 37. Pro. 
30 :8. 

Avoid. Psa. 24 : 4. 
" Avoid those given to. Psa. 26 : 4. 
The wicked 

Especially characterized by. Job 11 ; 11. 
Though full of, affect to be wise. Job 11 : 12. 

Love. Psa. 4 : 2. 

Imagine. Psa. 2 : 1. Acts 4 : 25. Rom.l :21. 

Devise. Psa. 36 : 4. (See Margin.) 

Speak. Psa. 10 : 7. Psa. 12 : 2. Psa. 41 : 6. 

Count God's service as. Job 21 : 15. Mai. 
3 : 14. 

Allure others by words of. 2 Pet. 2 : 18. 

Walk after. Jer. 2 : 5. 

Walk in. Psa. 39 : 6. Eph. 4 : 17. 

Inherit. Jer. 16 : 19. 

Reap. Pro. 22 : 8. Jer. 12:13. 

Judicially given up to. Psa. 78 : 33. Isa. 
57 : 13. 
Fools follow those given to. Pro. 12 : II. 
Following those given to, leads to poverty. 

Pro. 28 : 19. 
They who trust in, rewarded with. Job 

15 :31. 

No. 294. WAITING UPON GOD. 

As the God of providence. Jer. 14 : 22. 

As the God of salvation. Psa 25 : 5. 

As the Giver of all temporal blessings. Psa 

104 : 27, 28. Psa. 145 : 15, 16. 
For 

Mercy. Psa. 123 : 2. 

Pardon. Psa. 39 : 7, 8. 

The consolation of Israel. Luke 2 : 25. 

Salvation. Gen. 49 : 18. Psa. 62 : 1, 2. 

Guidance and teaching. Psa. 25 : 6. 

Protection. Psa. 33 : 20. Psa. 59 : 9, 10. 



The fulfilment of his word. Hab. 2 : 3. 

The fulfilment of his promises. Acts 1 : 4. 

Hope of righteousness by faith. Gal. 6 : 5. 

Coming of Christ. 1 Cor. 1 : 7. 1 The. 1 : 10. 
Is good. Psa. 52 : 9. 
God calls us to. Zep. 3 : 8. 
Exhortations and encouragements to. Psa. 

27 : 14. Psa. 37 : 7. Hos. 12 : 6. 
Should be 

With the soul. Psa. 62 : 1, 5. 

With earnest desire. Psa. 130 : 6. 

With patience. Psa. 37 : 7. Psa. 40 : 1. 

With resignation. Lam. 3 : 26. 

With hope in his word. Psa. 130 : 5. 

With full confidence. Mic. 7 : 7. 

Continually. Hos. 12 : 6. 

All the day. Psa. 25 : 5. 

Specially in adversity. Psa. 69 : 1—9. Isa. 
8: 17. 

In the way of his judgments. Isa. 26 : 8. 
Saints resolve on. Psa. 52 : 9. Psa. 69 : 9. 
Saints have expectation from. Psa. 62 : 5. 
Saints plead, in prayer. Psa. 25 : 21. Isa. 

33 :2. 
The patience of saints often tried in. Psa. 

69 :3. 
They who engage in, 

Wait upon him only. Psa. 62 : 5. 

Are heard. Psa. 40 : 1. 

Are blessed. Isa. 30 : 18. Dan. 12 : 12. 

Experience his goodness. Lam. 3 : 25. 

Shall not be ashamed. Psa. 25 : 3. Isa. 
49 : 23. 

Shall renew their strength, &c. Isa. 40 : 31. 

Shall inherit the earth. Psa. 37 : 9. 

Shall be saved. Pro. 20 : 22. Isa. 25 : 9. 

Shall rejoice in salvation. Isa. 25 : 9. 

Shall receive the glorious things prepared 
by God for them. Isa. 64 : 4. 
Predicted of the Gentiles. Isa. 42 : 4. Isa. 

60 :9. 
Illustrated. Psa. 123 : 2. Luke 12 : 36. Jas.' 

5:7. 
Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 49 : 18. David, 

Psa. 39 : 7. Isaiah, Isa. 8 : 17. Micah, Mic. 

7 : 7. Joseph, Mar. 16 : 43. 
No. 295. WARFARE OF SAINTS. 
Is not after the flesh. 2 Cor. 10 : 3. 
Is a good warfare. 1 Tim. 1 : 18, 19. 
Called the good fight of faith. 1 Tim. 6 : 12. 
Is against 

The devil. Gen. 3 : 15. 2 Cor. 2 : 11, Eph. 
6 : 12. Jas. 4 : 7. 1 Pet. 5 : 8. Rev. 12 : 17. 

The flesh. Rom. 7 : 23. 1 Cor. 9 : 25—27. 
2 Cor. 12:7. Gal. 6 : 17. 1 Pet. 2:11. 

Enemies. Psa. 38 : 19. Psa. 56 : 2. Psa. 
59 :3. 

The world. Jno. 16 : 33. 1 Jno. 6 : 4, 5. 

Death. 1 Cor. 15 : 26, with Heb. 2 : 14, 15. 
Often arises from the opposition of friends 

or relatives. Mic. 7 : 6, with Mat. 10 : 35, 

36. 

To BE CARRIED ON 

Under Christ, as our Captain. Heb. 2 : 10. 



WAR. 



Ill 



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Under the Lord's banner. Psa. 60 : 4. 
With faith. J Tim. 1 : 18, 19. 
With a good conscience. 1 Tim. 1 : 18, 19. 
With stedfastness in the faith. 1 Cor. 16 : 

13. 1 Pet. 6 : 9, with Heb. 10 : 23. 
With earnestness. Jude 3. 
With watchfulness. 1 Cor. 16 : 13. 1 Pet. 

6:8. 
With sobriety. 1 The. 6:6. 1 Pet. 5 : 3. 
With endurance of hardness. 2 Tim. 2 : 

3, 10. 
With self-denial. 1 Cor. 9 : 25—27. 
With confidence in God. Psa. 27 : 1—3. 
With prayer. Psa. 35 : 1—3. Eph. 6 : 18. 
Without earthly entanglements. 2 Tim. 

2 :4. 
Mere professors do not maintain. Jer. 9 : 3 
Saints 
Are all engaged in. Phi. 1 : 30. 
Must stand firm in. Eph. 6 : 13, 14. 
Exhorted to diligence in. 1 Tim. 6 : 12 

Jude 3. 
Encouraged in. Isa. 41 : 11, 12. Isa. 61 ; 

12. Mic. 7:8. 1 Jno. 4 : 4. 

Helped by God in. Psa. 118 : 13. Isa. 41 : 

13, 14. 
Protected by God in. Psa. 140 : 7. 
Comforted by God in. 2 Cor. 7 : 5, 6. 
Strengthened by God in. Psa. 20 : 2. Psa. 

27 : 14. Isa. 41 : 10. 
Strengthened by Christ in. 2 Cor. 12 : 9. 

2 Tim. 4 : 17. 
Delivered by Christ in. 2 Tim. 4 : 18. 
Thank God for victory in. Rom. 7 : 25. 

1 Cor. 15 : 57. 
Armour for, 

Girdle of truth. Eph. 6:14. 

Breastplate of righteousness. Eph. 6 : 14. 

Preparation of the gospel. Eph. 6 : 15. 

Shield of faith. Eph 6 : 16. 

Helmet of salvation. Eph. 6 : 17. 1 The. 

5:8. 
Sword of the Spirit. Eph. 6 : 17. 
Called armour of God. Eph. 6:11. 
Called armour of righteousness. 2 Cor. 

6 :7. 
Called armour of light. Rom. 13 : 12. 
Not carnal 2 Cor 10 : 4. 
Mighty through God. 2 Cor. 10 : 4, 5. 
The whole, is required. Eph. 6 : 13. 
Must be put on. Rom 13:1-2. Eph. 6:11 
To be on right hand and left. 2 Cor. 6 : 7. 
Victory in, is 
From God. 1 Cor. 15 : 57. 2 Cor. 2 : 14. 
Through Christ. Rom. 7 : 25. 1 Cor. 15 : 

27. 2 Cor. 12:9. Rev. 12 : 11. 
Bf faith. Heb. 1 1 : 33—37. 1 Jno. 5 : 4, 5 
Over the devil. Rom. 16 : 20. 1 Jno. 2 : 14 
Over the flesh. Rom. 7 : 24, 25. Gal. 6 : 24 
Over the world. 1 Jno 5 : 4, 5. 
Over all that exalts itself. 2 Cor. 10 : 5. 
Over death and the grave. Isa. 25 : 8. Isa 

26 : 19. Hos. 13 : 14. 1 Cor. 15 : 54, 65. 
Triumphant. Rom. S : 37. 2 Cor. 10 : 5. 



They who overcome in, shall 
Eat of the hidden manna. Rev. 2 : 17. 
Eat of the tree of life. Re v . 2 : 7. 
Be clothed in white raiment. Rev. 3 : 5. 
Be pillars in the temple of God. Rev. 3 : 12 
Sit with Christ in his throne. Rev. 3 : 21. 
Have a white stone, and, in it a new name 

written. Rev. 2 : 17. 
Have power over the nations. Rev. 2 : 26. 
Have the name of God written upon them 

by Christ. Rev. 3 : 12. 
Have God as their God. Rev. 21 : 7. 
Have the morning-star. Rev. 2 : 28. 
Inherit all things. Rev. 21 : 7. 
Be confessed by Christ before God the 

Father. Rev. 3 : 5. 
Be sons of God. Rev. 21 : 7. 
Not be hurt by the second death. Rev. 2: 11 
Not have their names blotted out of the 

book of life. Rev. 3 : 6. 
Illustrated. Isa. 9 : 5. Zee. 10 : 6. 

No. 296. WATCHFULNESS. 

Christ an example of. Mat. 26 : 38, 40. Luke 

6 : 12. 
Commanded. Mar. 13 : 37. Rev. 3 : 2. 
Exhortations to. 1 The. 5:6. 1 Pet. 4 : 7. 
God especially requires in ministers. Eze. 

3 : 17, with Isa 62 : 6. Mar. 13 : 34. 
Ministers exhorted to. Acts 20 : 31. 2 Tim. 

4 :5. 

Faithful ministers exercise. Heb. 13 : 17. 
Faithful ministers approved by. Mat. 24 : 

45, 46. Luke 12 : 41—44. 
Should be 

With prayer. Luke 21 : 36. Eph. 6 : 18. 

With thanksgiving. Col. 4 : 2. 

With stedfastness in the faith. 1 Cor. 16 : 13. 

With heedfulness. Mar. 13 ; 33. 

With sobriety. 1 The. 5:6. 1 Pet. 4 : 7. 

At all times. Pro. 8 : 34. 

Jn all things. 2 Tim. 4 : 5. 
Saints pray to be kept in a state of. Psa. 

141 : 3. 
Motives to ; 

Expected direction from God. Hab. 2:1. 

Uncertain time of the coming of Christ. 
Mat. 24 : 42 Mat 25 : 13. Mar. 13 : 35, 36. 

Incessant assaults of the devil 1 Pet 5 : 8. 

Liability to temptation. Mat. 26 : 41. 
Blessedness of. Luke 12 : 37. Rev. 16 : 15. 
Unfaithful ministers devoid of. Isa 66 : 10. 
The wicked averse to. 1 The. 5 : 7. 
Danger of remissness in. Mat. 24 : 48 — 51. 

Mat 25 : 5, 8, 12. Rev. 3 : 3. 
Illustrated. Luke 12 : 35, 36. 
Exemplified. David, Psa. 102 : 7. Anna, 

Luke 2 : 37. Paul, 2 Cor. 11 : 27. 

No. 297. WICKED, THE, ARE COM- 
PARED TO. 

Abominable branches. Isa. 14 : 19. 
Ashes under the feet. Mai. 4 : 3. 
Bad fishes. Mat. 13 : 48. 



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Beasts. Psa. 49 : 12. 2 Pet. 2 : 12. 

Blind, The. Zep. 1 : 17. Mat. 16 : 14. 

Brass and iron, &c. Jer. 6 : 28. Eze. 22 : 18. 

Briars and thorns. Isa. 55 : 13. Eze. 2 : 6. 

Bulls of Bashan. Psa. 22 : 12. 

Carcasses trodden under feet. Isa. 14 : 19. 

Chafi: Job 21 : 18. Psa. 1 : 4. Mat. 3 : 12. 

Clouds without water. Jude 12. 

Corn blasted. 2 Kin. 19 : 26. 

Corrupt trees. Luke 6 : 43. 

Deaf adders. Psa. 58 : 4. 

Dogs. Pro. 26 : 1 1. Mat. 7 : 6. 2 Pet. 2 : 22. 

Dross. Psa. 119 : 119. Eze. 22 : 18, 19, 

Earl)' dew that passeth away. Hos. 13 : 3. 

Evil figs. Jer. 24 : 8. 

Fading oaks. Isa. 1 : 30. 

Fiery oven. Psa. 21 : 9. Hos. 7 : 4. 

Fire of thorns. Psa. 118 : 12. 

Fools building upon sand. Mat. 7 : 26. 

Fuel of fire. Isa. 9 : 19. 

Garden without water. Isa. 1 : 30. 

Goats. Mat. 25 : 32. 

Grass. Psa. 37 : 2. Psa. 92 : 7. 

Grass on the house-top. 2 Kin. 19 : 26. 

Green bay-trees. Psa. 37 : 35. 

Green herbs. Psa. 37 : 2. 

Heath in the desert. Jer. 17 : 6. 

Horses rushing into the battle. Jer. 8 : 6. 

Jdols. Psa. 115 -.8. 

Lions greedy of prey. Psa. 17 : 12. 

Melting wax. Psa. 68 : 2. 

Morning-clouds. Hos. 13 : 3. 

Moth-eaten garments. Isa. 60 : 9. Isa. SI : 8. 

Passing whirlwinds. Pro. 10 : 25. 

Potsherds. Pro 26 : 23. 

Raging waves of the sea. Jude 13. 

Reprobate silver. Jer. 6 : 30. 

Sconiions. Eze. 2 : 6. 

Serpents. Psa. 58 : 4. Mat. 23 : 33. 

Smoke. Hos. 13 : 3. 

Stony ground. Mat. 13 : 5. 

Stubble. Job. 21 : 18. Mai. 4 : 1. 

Swine. Mat. 7:6. 2 Pet. 2 : 22. 

Tares. Mat. 13 : 38. 

Troubled sea. Isa. 57 : 20. 

Visions of the night. Job 20 : 8. 

Wandering stars. Jude 13. 

"VVavward children. Mat. 11 : 16. 

Weils without water. 2 Pet. 2 : 17. 

Wheels. Psa 83 : 13. 

Whited sepulchres. Mat. 23 : 27. 

Wild ass's colts. Job 11 : 12. 

No. 298. WIDOWS. 

Character of true. Luke 2 : 37. 1 Tim. 5 : 5, 10, 
God 

Surely hears the cry of. Exo. 22 : 23. 

Judges for. Deu. 10 : 18. Psa. 68 : 5. 

Relieves. Psa. 146 : 9. 

Establishes the border of. Pro. 15 : 25. 

Will witness against oppressors of. Mai 
3 :5. 
Exhorted to trust in God. Jer. 49 : 11. 
Should not be 

Afflicted. Exo. 22 : 22. 



Oppressed. Jer. 7 : 6. Zee. 7 : 10. 
Treated with violence. Jer. 22 : 3 
Deprived of raiment in pledge. Deu. 24 : 17. 
Should ee 
Pleaded for. Isa. 1 : 17. 
Honoured, if widows indeed. 1 Tim. 5 : 3. 
Relieved by their friends. 1 Tim. 5 : 4, 16. 
Relieved by the Church. Acts 6:1. 1 

Tim. 5 : 9. 
Visited in affliction. Jas. 1 : 27. 
Allowed to share in our blessings. Deu. 

14 :29. Deu. 16:11, 14. Deu. 24: 19—21. 
Though poor, may be liberal. Mar. 12 :42, 43. 
When yonng, exposed to many temptations. 

1 Tim. 5 : 11—14. 
Saints. 

Relieve. Acts 9 : 39. 

Cause joy to. Job 29 : 13. 

Disappoint not. Job 31 : 16. 
The wicked 

Do no good to. Job 24 : 21. 

Send away empty. Job. 22 : 9. 

Take pledges from. Job 24 : 3. 

Reject the cause of. Isa. 1 : 23. 

Vex. Eze. 22 : 7. 

Make a prey of. Isa. 10 : 2. Mat. 23 : 14. 

Slay. Psa. 94 : 6. 
Curse for perverting judgment of. Deu. 27 : 

19. 
Woe to those who oppress. Isa. 10 : 1,2. 
Blessings on those who relieve. Deu. 14 : 29. 
A type of Zion in affliction. Lam. 5 : 3. 

No. 299. WISDOM OF GOD, THE. 
Is one of his attributes. 1 Sam. 2 : 3. Job 

9 :4. 
Desckibed as 

Perfect. Job. 36 : 4. Job 37 : 16. 

Mighty. Job 36 : 5. 

Universal. Job 28 • 24. Dan. 2 : 22. Acts 

15 : 18. 

Infinite. Psa. 147 : 5. Rom. 11 : 33. 
Unsearchable. Isa. 40 : 28. Rom. 11 : 33. 
Wonderful. Psa. 139 : 6. 
Beyond human comprehension. Psa. 

139 : 6. 
Incomparable. Isa. 44 : 7. Jer. 10 : 7. 
Underived. Job 21 : 22. Isa. 40 : 44. 
The gospel contains treasures of 1 Cor. 2 : 7. 
Wisdom of saints is derived from. Ezr. 7 : 

25. 
All human wisdom derived from. Dan. 2 : 

21. 
Saints ascribe to him. Dan. 2 : 20. 
Exhibited in 
His works. Job 37 : 16. Psa. 104 : 24. Psa. 

136 : 5. Pro. 3 : 19. Jer. 10 : 12. 
His counsels. Isa. 28 : 29. Jer. .32 : 19. 
His foreshowing events. Isa. 42 : 9. Jsa. 

46 : 10. 
Redemption. 1 Cor. 1 : 24. Eph. 1 : 8. 
Eph. 3 : 10. 
Searching the heart. 1 Chr. 28 : 9. 
Understanding the thoughts. 1 Chr. 28 : 9. 
Psa. 139 : 2. 



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Exhibited in knowing 

The heart. Psa. 41 : 21. Fro. 15 : 11. Luke 
16 : 15. 

The actions. Job 34 : 21. Psa. 139 : 2, 3. 

The words. Psa. 139 : 4. 

His saints. 2 Sam. 7 : 20. 2 Tim. 2 : 19. 

The way of saints. Job 23 : 10. Psa. 1 : 6. 

The wants of saints. Deu. 2 : 7. Mat. 6:8. 

The afflictions of saints. Exo. 3 : 7. Psa 
142 : 3. 

The infirmities of saints, Psa. 103 : 14. 

The minutest matters. Mat. 10 : 29, 30. 

The most secret things. Mat. 6 : 18. 

The time of judgment. Mat. 24 : 36. 

The wicked. Neh. 9 : 10. Job 11 : 11. 

The works, &c. of the wicked. Isa. 66 : 18 
Nothing is concealed from. Psa. 139 : 12. 
The wicked question. Psa. 73 : 11. Isa 47 : 10 
Should be magnified. Rom. 16 : 27. Jude 25 

No. 300. WITNESS OF THE HOLY 

GHOST. 

Is truth. 1 Jno. 5 : 6. 

To be implicitly received. 1 Jno. 5 : 6, 9. 

Borne to christ 

As Messiah. Luke 3 : 22, with Jno. 1 : 
32, 33. 

As coming to redeem and sanctify. 1 Jno. 
5 :6. 

As exalted to be a Prince and Saviour to 
give repentance, &c. Acts 5 : 31, 32. 

As perfecting saints. Heb. 10 : 14, 15. 

As foretold by himself. Jno. 15 : 26. 

In heaven. 1 Jno. 5:7, 11. 

On earth. 1 Jno. 5 : 8. 
The first preaching of the gospel confirmed 

by. Acts 14 : 3, with Heb. 2 : 4. 
The faithful preaching of the Apostles ac- 
companied by. 1 Cor. 2:4. 1 The. 1 : 5. 
Given to saints 

On believing. Acts 15:8. 1 Jno. 5 : 10. 

To testify to them of Christ. Jno. 15 : 26. 

As an evidence of adoption. Rom. 8 : 16. 

As an evidence of Christ in them. 1 Jno. 

3 :24. 

As an evidence of God in them. 1 Jno. 

4 : 13. 

Borne against all unbelievers. Neh. 9 : 30 
Acts 28 : 25—27. 

No. 301. WIVES. 

Not to be selected from among the ungodly. 

Gen. 24 : 3. Gen. 26 : 34, 35. Gen. 28 : 1. 
Duties of, to their husbands ; 

To love them. Tit. 2 : 4. 

To reverence them. Eph. 5 : 33. 

To be faithful to them. 1 Cor. 7 : 3—5, 10. 

To be subject to them. Gen. 3 : 16. Eph 

5 : 22, 24. 1 Pet 3 : 1. 

To obey them. 1 Cor. 14 : 34. Tit. 2 : 5. 
To remain with them for life. Rom. 7 : 2, 3. 
Should be adorned 
Not with ornaments. 1 Tim. 2:9. 1 Pet. 

3:3. 
With modesty and sobriety. 1 Tim. 2 : 9.1 



With a meek and quiet spirit. 1 Pet. 3 : 4, 5. 

With good works. 1 Tim. 2 : 10. 1 Tim. 
5:10. 
Good, 

Are from the Lord. Pro. 19 : 14. 

Are a token of the favour of God. Pro. 
18 : 22. 

Are a blessing to husbands. Pro. 12 : 4. 
Pro. 31 : 10, 12. 

Bring honour on husbands. Pro. 31 : 23. 

Secureconfidenceof husbands. Pro. 31 : 11, 

Are praised by husbands. Pro. 31 : 28. 

Are diligent and prudent. Pro. 31 : 13 — 27. 

Are benevolent to the poor. Pro. 31 : 20. 
Duty of, to unbelieving husbands. 1 Cor. 

7:13,14,16. 1 Pet. 3:1,2. 
Should be silent in the Churches, 1 Cor. 

14 : 34. 
Should seek religious instruction from their 

husbands. 1 Cor. 14 : 35. 
Of ministers should be exemplary. 1 Tiin. 

3 : 11. 
Good — Exemplified. Wife of Manoah, Jud. 

13 : 10. Or-pah and Ruth, Ruth 1 : 4, S. 

Abigail, 1 Sam. 25 : 3. Esther, Est. 2:15. 

—17. Elizabeth, Luke 1 : 6. Pnscilla, 

Acts 18 : 2, 26. Sarah, 1 Pet. 3 : 6. 
Bad — Exemplified. Samson's wife, Jud. 14 : 

15—17. Michal, 2 Sam. 6 : 16. Jezebel, 

1 Kin. 21 : 25. Zeresh, Est. 5 : 14. Job's 
wife, Job 2 : 9. Herodias, Mar. 6 ; 17. 
Sapphira, Acts 5:1,2. 

No. 302. WORKS, GOOD. 
Christ, an example of. Jno. 10 : 32. Acts 

10 : 38. 
Called 

Good fruits. Jas. 3 : 17. 

Fruits meet for repentance. Mat. 3 : 8. 

Fruits of righteousness. Phi. 1:11. 

Works and labours of love. Heb. 6 : 10. 
.A.re by Jesus Christ to the glory and praise 

of God. Phi. 1:11. 
They, alone, who abide in Christ can per- 
form. Jno. 15 : 4, 5. 
Wrought by God in us. Isa. 26 : 12. Phi. 

2 : 13. 
The scripture designed to lead us to. 2 Tim. 

3 : 16, 17. Jas. 1 : 25. 
To be performed in Christ's name. Col. 3 : 

17. 
Heavenly wisdom is full of. Jas. 3 : 17. 
Justification unattainable by. Rom. 3 : 20. 

Gal 2 : 16. 
Salvation unattainable by. Eph. 2 : 8, 9. 2 

Tim. 1 : 9. Tit. 3 : 5. 
Saints 

Created in Christ unto. Eph. 2 : 10. 

Pre-ordained to walk in. Eph. 2 : 10, 



Exhorted to put on. Col. 3 : 12—14. 

Are full of Acts 9 : 36. 

Are zealous of Tit. 2 : 14. 

Should be furnished unto all. 2 Tim. 3 : 17. 

Should be rich in. 1 Tim. 6 : 18. 

Should be careful to maintain. Tit. 3 : 8. 14. 



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Should be established in. 2 The. 2 : 17. 

Should be fruitful in. Col. 1 : 10. 

Should be perfect in. Heb. 13 : 21. 

Should be prepared unto all. 2 Tim. 2 : 21. 

Should abound to all. 2 Cor. 9 ; 8. 

Should be ready to all. Tit. 3 : 1. 

Should manifest, witli meekness. Jas. 3 : 
13. 

Should provoke each other to. Heb. 10 : 24. 

Should avoid ostentation in. Mat. 6 : 1 — 18. 

Bring to the light their. Jno. 3 : 21. 

Followed into rest by their. Rev. 14 : 13. 
Holv women should manifest. 1 Tim. 2 : 10. 

I Tim. 6 : 10. 
God remembers. Neh. 13 : 14, with Heb. 6 : 

9, 10. 
Shall be brought into the judgment. Ecc. 

12 : 14, with 2 Cor. 5 : 10. 
In the judgment, will be an evidence of 

faith. Mat. 25 : 34—40, with Jas. 2 : 14—20. 
Ministers should 

Be patterns of Tit. 2 : 7. 

Exhort to. 1 Tim. 6 : 17, 18. Tit. 3:1,8, 14. 
God is glorified by. Jnp. 16 : 8. 
Designed to lead others to glorify God. Mat. 

6 : 16. 1 Pet. 2 : 12. 
A blessing attends. Jas. 1 : 25. 
The wicked reprobate unto. Tit. 1 : 16. 



Illustrated. Jno. 15 : 6. 

No. 303. ZEAL. 
Christ an example of. Psa. 69 : 9. Jno. 2 : 17. 
Godly sorrow leads to. 2 Cor. 7 : 10, 11. 
Of saints, ardent. Psa. 119 : 139. 
Provokes others to do good. 2 Cor. 9 : 2. 
Should be exhibited 

In spirit. Rom. 12 : 11. 

In well-doing. Gal. 4 : 18. Tit. 2 : 14. 

In desiring the salvation of others. Acts 
26 : 29. Rom. 10 : 1. 

In contending for the faith. Jude 3. 

In missionary labours. Rom. 15 : 19, 23. 

For the glory of God. Num. 25 : 11, 13. 

For the welfare of saints. Col. 4 : 13. 

Against idolatry. 2 Kin. 23 : 4 — 14. 
Sometimes wrrongly directed. 2 Sam. 21 : 2. 

Acts 22 : 3, 4. Phi. 3 : 6. 
Sometimes not according to knowledge. 

Rom. 10 : 2. Gal. 1:14. Acts 21 : 20. 
Ungodly men sometimes pretend to. 2 Kin. 

10 : 16. Mat. 23 : 16. 
Exhortation to. Rom. 12 : 11. Rev, 3 : 19. 
Holy — Exemplified. Phinehas, Num. 25 : 

11, 13. Josiah, 2 Kin. 23 : 19—25. ^polios, 

Acts 18, 25. Corinthians, 1 Cor. 14 : 12. 

Epaphras, Col. 4 : 12, 13. 



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INDEX. 






PAGE 




PAGE 


Access to God : : 


: 1 


Christ, the Prophet : 


: 


: 14 


Adoption : : : 


: 1 


Christ, the King : 




: 15 


Advent, Second, (see Second coming 




Christ, the Human nature of 




: 41 


of Christ) : : :~ 


: 91 


Christ, Humility of : 




: 41 


Affections, The : : 


: 2 


Christ, Miracles of : 




: 59 


Afflictions : : 


: 2 


Christ, Parables of : 




: 63 


Afflicted Saints : : : 


: 2 


Christ, Power of : 




: 69 


Affliction, Prayer under 


: 3 


Christ, Prophecies respecting 




: 75 


Affliction, Consolation under : 


: 3 


Christ, Types of : 




: 107 


Afflictions made beneficial : 


: 3 


Christ, Excellency and Glory of 


26 


Afflicted, Duty toward the : 


: 4 


Christ the Shepherd : 




: 15 


Afflictions of the wicked, The 


: 4 


Christ, Confessing : 




17 


Alliance and Society with the Ene- 




Christ, Denial of : 




22 


mies of God : 


. 4 


Christ, Lore to : 




53 


Ambition : : : 


: 6 


Christ the Head of the Church 


15 


Amusement and Pleasures, worldly 


: 5 


Christ, Compassion and Sympathy of 


17 


Angels : : : 


5 


Christ, the Example of 




26 


Anger : : : 


6 


Christ, Love of : 




63 


Anger of God, The : : 


6 


Christ, Death of : 




20 


Anointing of the Holy Ghost : 


7 


Christ, Character of : 




15 


Antichrist : : : 


7 


Christ, Ascension of : 




8 


Apostates : : : 


7 


Christ, Resurrection of 




82 


Apostles, The : : : 


7 


Christ, Second Coming of 




91 


Ascension of Christ, The : 


8 


Christ, Titles and Names of 




101 


Assurance : : : 


8 


Christ, Union with : 




108 


Atonement, The : : 


8 


Church, The : : 
Church, Discipline of the 




15 
: 23 


Backsliding : : : 


9 


Church, Titles and Names of the 


102 


Baptism : : : 


9 


Church, Excellency and Glory of the 


26 


Baptism with the Holy Ghost : 


9 


Comforter, the Holy Ghost the 


40 


Blasphemy : : : 


9 


Commandments, the Ten 




16 


Blessed, The : : : 


10 


Communion with God : 




16 


Blindness Spiritual : : 


10 


Communion of Saints : 




16 


Boldness, Holy : : 


10 


Communion of the Lord's Supper 


16 


Bondage, Spiritual : : 


11 


Compassion and Sympathy : 


16 


Busy-bodies : : : 


11 


Compassion and Sympathy of Christ 


17 






Condemnation : : 




17 


Call of God, The : : 


11 


Conduct, Christian : 




17 


Care : : : 


11 


Confessing Christ : 




17 


Character of Christ : : 


15 


Confession of Sin : 




18 


Character of Saints : : 


11 


Conscience : : 




18 


Character of the renewed heart 


37 


Consolation under Affliction • 




3 


Character of the unrenewed heart 


37 


Contempt : : 




18 


Character of the wicked : 


12 


Contentment : : 




18 


Charity (see also Love to man) 


12 


Conversion : : : 




18 


Chastity : 




12 


Counsels and Purposes of God, The : 


19 


Children : 


: 


13 


Covenant, The : : : : 


19 


Children, Good 




13 


Covetousness : : : : 


19 


Children, Wicked 




13 






Christ.is God : 




13 


Death, Spiritual : : 


20 


Christ, the Mediator 




14 


Death. Natural : 




20 


Christ, the High Priest 




14 Death, Eternal : : : 




20 



xvi 


INDEX. 






PAGE 




PAGE 


Death of Christ, The : 


: : 20 


God, Forsaking : 


: : 31 


Death of Saints, The : 


: : 21 


God, Gifts of : : 


: : 32 


Death ofthe Wicked, The 


: : 21 


God, Glory of : : 


: : 33 


Deceit : 




: : 21 


God, Glorifying : 


: : 32 


Decision 




: : 22 


God, Goodness of 


: : 34 


Delighting in God 




: : 22 


God, Holiness of 


: : 39 


Denial of Christ 




: : 22 


God, Ignorance of : 


: : 44 


Despair 




: 22 


God, Ingratitude to : 


: : 44 


Devil, The : 


: 


: : 22 


God, Joy of, over his people 


: : 46 


Devil, Titles and Names of th< 


i : 105 


God, JusUce of : : 


: . 48 


Devotedness to God : 


: : 23 


God, Law of : : 


: : 60 


Diligence : : 


: 23 


God, Long-suffering of 


: 62 


Discipline ofthe Church 


: : 23 


God, Love of : : 


: : 63 


Disobedience to God : 


: : 23 


God, Love to : : 


: : 63 


Divisions : : 


: : 23 


God, Loving-kindness of 


: : 55 


Doctrines ofthe Gospel, The 


: : 24 


God, Mercy of : : 


: 67 


Doctrines, False : 


: : 24 


God, Obedience to : 


: 62 


Drunkenness : : 


: : 24 


God, Power of : : 


: : 69 






God, Promises of 


: : 74 


Early rising : 




: 24 


God, Providence of 


: : 77 


Edification : 




: 25 


God, rebellion against : 


: : 79 


Election : 




: 25 


God, reconciliation with 


: 79 


Emblems ofthe Holy Ghost, 1 


^he : 25 


God, Seeking : : 


: 92 


Enemies : : 


: 25 


God, Truth of : : 


: 107 


Envy : : : 


: 26 


God, Unity of : : 


: 109 


Example of Christ, The 


: 26 


God, Waiting upon : 


: 110 


Excellency and Glory of Chr 


st, The 26 


God, Wisdom of : 


: 112 


Excellency and Glory of the 


Dhurch 26 


Goodness of God, The : 


: 34 






Gospel, The : : 


: 34 


Faith : : 


: 27 


Gospel, Doctrines ofthe 


: 24 


Faithfulness : : 


: 28 


Grace : : : 


: 35 


Faithfulness of God, The 


: 28 






Fall of Man, The : 




: 23 


Happiness of Saints in this life 


: 35 


Families : 




: 29 


Happiness of the Wicked 


: 36 


Fasting : : 
Fatherless, The 




: 29 


Hatred : : : 


: 36 




: 29 


Hatred to Christ : 


: 36 


Favour of God, The : 




: 30 


Head ofthe Church, Christ the 


: 15 


Fear, Godly : 




: 30 


Heart, The : 


: 36 


Fear, Unholy : : 




: 30 


Heart, Character ofthe Renew 


ed : 37 


Flattery : : 




: 30 


Heart, Character of the Unren 


ewed : 37 


Fools : : 




: 31 


Heathen, The : : : 


: 37 


Forgetting God 




: 31 


Heaven : : : : 


: 38 


Forgiveness of Injuries : 


: 31 


Heedfulness : : : 


: 38 


Forsaking God : 


: 31 


Hell : : : : 


: 38 






Holiness : : : 


: 39 


Gifts of God, The : : 


: 32 


Holiness of God, The : : 


: 39 


Gift ofthe Holy Ghost, The : 


: 32 


Holy Ghost, The, is God : 


: 39 


Glorifying God : 




: 32 


Holy Ghost the Comforter, Th 


e : 40 


Glory : : : 




: 33 


Holy Ghost, Gift ofthe : 


: 32 


Glory of God, The : 




: 33 


Holy Ghost, Indwelling ofthe 


: 44 


Gluttony : : 




: 33 


Holy Ghost, Inspiration ofthe 


: 45 


God : : : 




: 34 


Holy Ghost, Offences against t 


he : 63 


God, Access to : 




: 1 


Holy Ghost, Miraculous gifts o 


fthe : 60 


God, Anger of : : 




: 6 


Holy Ghost, Power ofthe 


: 69 


God, Call of : : 




: 11 


Holy Ghost, Personality of the 


: 67 


God, Communion with : 


: 16 


Holy Ghost, Sealing of the 


: 91 


God, Counsels and Purposes o: 


: 19 


Holy Ghost, Titles and names 


ofthe : 102 


God, delighting in : 




: 22 


Holy Ghost, the '1 eaclier, The 


: 40 


God, Devotedness to : 




: 23 


Holy Ghost, Anointing ofthe 


: 7 


God, Disobedience to 




: 23 


Holv Ghost, Baptism with the 


: 9 


God, Faithfulness of • 




: 28 


Holy Ghost, Emblems ofthe : 


: 05 


God, Favour of : 




: 30 


Holy Ghost, Witness ofthe : 


: 113 


God, Forgetting 




: 31 


Hope : : : 


: 40 





INDEX. 


xvii 




PAGE 




PAGE 


Hospitality 


: : : 41 


Missio naries. All Ch ristians should be as 6 1 | 


Human Nature of Christ, The : 41 


Murder : : : : 


: 61 


Humility : 


: : 41 


Murmuring : : : 


: 62 


Humility of Christ, Th( 


3 : : 41 






Husbands : 


: : 42 


New Birth, The : : 


: 62 


Hypocrites : 


: : 42 










Obedience to God : : 


: 62 


Idleness and Sloth 


: : 42 


Oflence : : : : 


63 


Idolatry 


: : 42 


Ofiences against the Holy Ghost 


63 


Ignorance of God 


: : 44 






Impoted Righteousness 
Industry : 
Indwelling of the Holj 


: : 85 

: : 44 

Ghost, The : 44 


Parables of Christ, The 
Pardon : : 
Parents : : 




: 63 

• 64 

64 


Ingratitude to God 


: : 44 


Patience : 




65 


Ingratitude 


: : 44 


Peace : : 




65 


Injustice : 
Inspiration of the Holy 


: : 45 
Ghost, The : 45 


Peace, Spiritual 
Perfection : 
Persecution : 




66 
66 
66 


Jews, The : 
Joy of God over his Pec 
Joy : 
Judgment, The : 


: 45 
jple, The : 46 

: : 46 
: : 47 


Perseverance : : : 
Personality of the Holy Ghost, The 


67 
67 


Pilgrims and Strangers : 
Poor, The : : : 


67 
68 


Judgments : 


: : 47 


Power of God, The : : 


69 


Justice : : 


: : 48 


Power of Christ, The : : 


69 


Justice of God, The 
Justification before Got 


: : 48 
I : : 49 


Power of the Holy Ghost, The 
Praise : : : : 


69 
70 


King, Christ the 


: : 15 


Prayer : : : : 
Prayer, Private : : 


71 
71 


Kings : : 


: : 49 


Prayer, Social and Family : 


72 


Law of God, The 
Liberality 
Liberty, Christian 


: : 60 
: : 60 
: : 61 


Prayer, Public : : : 
Prayer, Intercessory : : 
Prayer under Affliction 
Prayer, Answers to : : 


72 

72 

3 

72 


Life, Natural : 


: : 61 


Preciousness of Christ : 


73 


Life, Spiritual : 
Life, Eternal : 


: : 52 
: 52 


Presumption : : : 
Pride : : : : 


73 
73 
14 


Long-suftering of God, 


The : : 62 


Priest, Christ the High' : 
Privileges of Saints : : 
Procrastination : . : 
Promises of God, The : : 


Lord's Supper, Conimu 
Love of God, The 
Love of Christ, The 


nion of the : 16 
: 53 
: 53 


74 
74 
74 


Love to God 
Love to Christ : 
Love to Man : 
Loving Kindness of Go 


: : 53 

: : 53 

: : 54 

i, The : : 55 


Prophecies respecting Christ : 
Prophecy : : : 
Prophet, Christ the : : 
Protection : : : 


75 
76 
14 
76 


Lying : 


: : 65 


Providence of God, The 


77 


Magistrates : 
Malice : : 


: 56 
: : 66 


Prudence : : : 
Punishment of the Wicked, The 


78 

78 


Martyrdom : 


: : 66 






Masters : : 


: 56 


Rebellion against God : : 


79 


Mediator, Christ the 


: : : 14 


Reconciliation with God : 


79 


Meekuess : 


: : : 66 


Redemption : : 


79 


Mercy : 


: : 57 


Regeneration (see New Birth) 


62 


Mercy of God, The 


: : 57 


Repentance : : : 


80 


Ministers : 


: : 67 


Reproof: : : : 


81 


Ministers, Missionary "\ 


Vorkby : 60 
ames of : 103 


Resignation : 


81 


Ministers, Titles and N 


Resurrection, The : : 


81 


Miracles : 


: : : 68 


Resurrection of Christ, The : 


82 


Miracles of Christ 


: : : 69 


Revenge : : : 


82 


Miracles through Serv 


ants of God : 69 


Reviling and Reproaching : 


S3 


Miracles through Evil 


Agents : 60 


Reward of Saints, The : 


63 


Miraculous Gifts of the 


Holy Ghost : 60 


Riches : : : : 


84 


Missionary Work by M 


inisters : 60 


Righteousness : : : 


85 



xviii 


INDEX. 






PAGE 




PAGE 


Righteousness of God, The : 


85 


Swearing, Profane : : 


99 


Righteousness Imputed : 


85 


Teacher, The Holy Ghost the : 


: 40 


Righteousness, Self- : : 


93 


Temptation : : : 


. 100 






Thanksgiving : : : 


: 100 


Sabbath, The : : : 


87 


Theft : : : : 


101 


Saints, Happiness of, in this life 


35 


Titles and Names of Christ : 


101 


Saints, Warfare of : 


110 


Titles and Names of the Holy Ghost 


102 


Saints, Titles and Names of : 


103 


Titles and Names of the Church 


102 


Saints, Compared to : : 


87 


Titles and Names of Ministers 


103 


Saints, Character of : : 


11 


Titles and Names of Saints : 


103 


Saints, Communion of : : 


16 


Titles and Names of the Wicked 


104 


Saints, Death of : : 


21 


Titles and Names of the Devil 


. 105 


Saints, Privileges of : : 


74 


Trinity, The : : : 


105 


Saints, Reward of : : 


83 


Trust : : : : 


. 105 


Salvation : : : 


88 


Truth : : : : 


106 


Sanctification : : : 


89 


Truth of God, The : : 


107 


Scorning and Mocking : 


89 


Types of Christ : 


107 


Scriptures, The : : 


90 






Sealing of the Holy Ghost : 


91 


Unbelief : : : 


107 


Second Coming of Christ, The 


91 


Union with Christ : : 


108 


Seeking God : : : 
Self-delusion : : : 


92 


Unity of God : : : 


109 


92 


Uprightness : : : 


109 


Self-denial : : : 


92 






Self-examination : : 


93 


Vanity : : : : 


109 


Selfishness : : : 


93 






Self-righteousness : 


93 


Waiting upon God : : 


110 


Self-will and Stubbornness : 


94 


Warfare of Saints . : 


110 


Servants : : : 


94 


Watchfulness : : : 


111 


Shepherd, Christ the : : 


15 


Wicked, Character of the : 


12 


Sickness : 


95 


Wicked, Happiness of the : 


36 


Simplicity : : : 


95 


Wicked, Titles and Names of the 


104 


Sin : : : : 


95 


Wicked, The, are compared to 


111 


Sin, Confession of : : 


18 


Wicked, Death of the : 


21 


Sins, National : : : 


97 


Wicked, Punishment of the : 


78 


Sincerity : : : 


97 


Widows r : 


112 


Slander : : : : 


97 


Wisdom of God : : 


112 


Sloth, (see Idleness and Slotn) 


42 


Witness of the Holy Ghost : 


113 


Sobriety : : : 


98 


Wives : : : : 


113 


Sovereigns (see Kings) : 


49 


Worldly Pleasures and Amusements 


6 


Stedfastness : : : 


98 


Works, Good : : : 


113 


Strife : : : : 


99 






Swearing Falsely : : 


99 


Zeal : : : : 


114 



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most varied circumstances. It exhibits in striking colors the 
unsatisfactory nature, and the bitter consequences, even in 
this life, of what are falsely called " the pleasures" of youth. 
Embellished with engravings. 18mo. 31 cents. 

LIFE OF ROWLAND HILL. By Porter. 

No biography is better calculated to show every Christian 
and every child how he can do something for Christ. While 
4 boy in school and while in college, and wherever he was, 
Mr. HiU was ever forming associations for doing good. His 
motto was — " Go forward ;" and no one can read this memoir 
without adopting a similar one. 18mo. 376 pages. 50 cents. 

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